2006-09-27 14:23:30 · 13 answers · asked by imnogeniusbutt 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because both sides of the isle believed her incapable of being a supreme court justice.
2006-09-27 14:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by GloryDays49ers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She was totally unqualified, but that really wasnt the reason. The conservatives in the house had long been tracking suitable judges with conservative records and provided a list of candidates to Bush. But Bush broke with their suggestions and went for the old friend of this down the hall. This was a knife in the back of his supporters, and a foolish political move on Bush's part. Perhaps he was testing the waters on how much power he really had? well, he found out. it wasn't limitless.
There was another twist. Harriet Meyers was the person that Bush appointed to recommend a suitable Justice to him. Basically, she headed up the task to find the right person... and she apparently selected herself. Cute huh? Talk about an unhealthy organization.
2006-09-27 14:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
President Bush carefully searched the entire nation looking for the most qualified person for this second-most prestigous position in the judiciary (first being Chief Justice). I guess the search ended down the hall with Harriett, who has never been a judge before in her life.
2006-09-27 14:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Yahooracle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she was not smart enough and was never intended to be on the court but used as a shill to be so bad that the one they really wanted would look good compared to her. it was her idea and she volunteered for the job. It worked
2006-09-27 14:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She was used to make Samuel "Strip searching children is okay." Alito look good.
2006-09-27 14:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She was not conservative enough.
She definitely was smart enough, she used to run one of the largest law firms in Houston, TX.
2006-09-27 14:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She was set up to be Borked. Once she got tossed aside it made it more difficult to block other candidates without looking unreasonable.
2006-09-27 14:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Bush, is an idiot to even try to nominate her. Of course he an idiot so whats the surprise.
2006-09-27 14:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can being an unqualified crony have something to do with it ?
2006-09-27 14:25:01 · answer #9 · answered by planksheer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She wasn't qualified.
2006-09-27 14:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by MEL T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋