Two things dominated the news this week - the conclusion of the Plame Investigation (see last week - "The Plame Game") and Harriet Miers withdrawing her nomination for the Supreme Court.
Scooter Takes a Bullet
After two years the investigation ends with one indictment - 5 counts of: 2 Perjury, 2 False Statements, 1 Obstruction of Justice. I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby took the bullet, likely keeping Rove from indictment by lying and being generally uncooperative. While he is indeed innocent until proven guilty, Fitzgerald certainly thinks he's got a pretty good case against Libby. While he hasn't indicted Rove, Rove remains under investigation, although it is likely that no further indictments will be made. For a President that promised integrity and honesty in 2000 in the wake of the Clinton scandals, it appears that it's easier to promise than deliver.
Miers Takes a Dive
As noted above, Miers withdrew her nomination. This is a good thing. Mier's just didn't have the excellence needed to sit on the highest court. That isn't to disparage her legal abilities, but to say that she had no experience as a judge and no clear constitutional philosophy. Compared to Roberts, well, she just doesn't compare. This isn't about ideology for me - it's about capability. Liberal or conservative, I would like to see someone on the court who shows they are highly capable, able to intelligently defend their judgments and have a consistent approach. Our constitution was put in place to protect the people from tyranny, ensure the smooth functioning of government and put guide-rails on what can and cannot be legal. It demands the highest degree of excellence and I hope we get it.
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