The Loop Hole For Miers Withdraw Is Set

Bush will not release Miers White House documents, and since they are about the only place where she has any written records dealing with constitutional issues, she now has no written record for the Senate to study.

In response to a reporter's question at the end of a cabinet meeting, Mr. Bush said he will not destroy the process of getting candid advice from top aides by disclosing those documents to the Senate. He said that will make it impossible for him and future presidents to make sound decisions, CBS News correspondent Mark Knoller reports.

Now moderate republicans have the cover they need, and the White House has the cover they need. Miers will be voted down or withdrawn due to a lack of available evidence of her positions and constitutional understanding. The White House is on firm ground with executive privilege, and the Senate is correct in demanding real information about her past work.

A perfect hide / hide (as opposed to win / win)