Miers Withdrawal Second Smart Bush Move this Week

Earlier this week, President Bush appointed Ben Bernanke as Alan Greenspan's successor. Now Bush made his second very smart move this week: he accepted (or perhaps even encouraged) the resignation of Harriet Miers.

Nothing against Harriet Miers the person, but in addition to conservatives' desire for a known strict constructionist, they want someone who is extremely well qualified - not just a person who might be qualified.

This move will probably make it easier for Bush to get his next choice through the Senate as well. An attempt by Democrats to filibuster another candidate, even though Miers' resignation was likely due to conservatives more than Democrats, would be viewed by the public negatively.

Ode to Joy!