Miered in Scandal

John Fund points out that an embarrassing defeat is the smallest risk the Bush administration assumes if it allows Harriet Miers’ confirmation hearings to go forward. Witnesses may be subpoenaed who claim that then-Governor Bush effectively used state funds to pay for the silence of persons who knew the details of his fortuitous acceptance into the National Guard during Vietnam. Miers can’t possibly be worth the risk. I predict this is all over by next Wednesday.