I heard the shouts of joy from all the way down here in New Zealand. ;-)

President Bush on Thursday accepted the withdrawal of Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, according to a statement from the White House.

In her letter to the president, Miers said she was “concerned that the confirmation process presents a burden for the White House and its staff and it is not in the best interest of the country.”

“It is clear that senators would not be satisfied until they gained access to internal documents concerning advice provided during her tenure at the White House — disclosures that would undermine a president’s ability to receive candid counsel,” Bush said.

“Harriet Miers’ decision demonstrates her deep respect for this essential aspect of the constitutional separation of powers — and confirms my deep respect and admiration for her.”

CNN.com – Miers withdraws Supreme Court nomination – Oct 27, 2005

Other than Porkbusters, has there been another issue in the US Blogosphere that has united both the left- and right-wing bloggers against any single nomination? I don’t think I’ve read a single blog that has actually liked the idea of her being at the Supreme Court. Its one of the few non “natural disaster” events I can think of that has united both hemispheres of the blog world in the US.

Right… Now she’s gone, back to Porkbusters people *clap*clap*… Come on now. Hurry up and effect change! ;-)