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James Carville Sees Miers Withdrawing
Democratic Party strategist James Carville is predicting that Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers will withdraw her name from consideration rather than put the White House through a politically bruising fight to win her confirmation. Carville made the prediction at a book party Tuesday night that he and wife Mary Matalin hosted for Vince Flynn, author of the newly released thriller "Consent to Kill." According to one-time Rush Limbaugh researcher-turned best-selling author Joel Rosenberg - who was on hand for the event - Carville said Miers would voluntarily yank her name from contention rather than wait to be asked by the White House. The top Democrat said he was basing his prediction on the fact that Miers is renowned for her loyalty - which means she won't want to see President Bush bloodied by a long and drawn-out fight with his own base.
Story Continues Below If, on the other hand, Miers stays put, Carville said Democratic Senators would offer just enough votes for confirmation if Republicans remain unified, but not a single vote more. Republican defections could be fatal, he advised, warning his guests to keep an eye on leading conservative Senators like Sam Brownback, George Allen and Rick Santorum. Editor's note:
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