How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Defend Bush’s Balance of Power?

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President Bush believes Harriet Miers is qualified for the Supreme Court, but not to defend his administration from the onslaught of investigations the new Democratic Congress will likely mount. The Washington Post reports today that “Bush advisers inside and outside the White House concluded that she is not equipped for such a battle and that the president needs someone who can strongly defend his prerogatives.”

The article goes on to say that “Four other lawyers have been hired as associate counsels in recent weeks to fill vacancies, and White House officials have discussed expanding the office.” The administration has not announced Miers’ replacement but is said to have one lined up.

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