Miers - the least qualified in decades...

my sentiments exactly...

Running a state lottery does not qualify anyone for the Supreme Court. Solving a property rights dispute is also not a qualification, even if the client becomes president. Clerking for a federal district court judge and serving on a city council are meager additions to a resume for this job. Heading up a large law firm can demonstrate ability as a lawyer and manager but provide little experience with constitutional principles. Working as counsel to the president does inevitably involve major public issues, including questions of constitutionality. The counsel's job would be a significant qualification if it had been held for years rather than months.

All in all, Harriet Miers's work experience makes her one of the least qualified nominees for the Supreme Court in many decades.

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