It only makes me feel worse!

The Buzz:

Did the Confirmation "Battle" Just End?

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who voted against the nomination of John Roberts, just appeared with Harriett Miers before the press. He told reporters:

“I think that’s a plus, not a minus. Speaking recently with SCOTUS justices, three of them, they said what this Court needs is people who have not been through the court process. Harriett Myers has served with distinction as a trial lawyer. That’s what I am, a trial lawyer. Anyone who has that background makes me feel good.”

"The hearings for Judge Roberts were dignified and I expect this one to be the same.”

One reporter asked Reid, “Why go to bat for a Republican nominee?” Reid answered:

“I don’t know if this is going to bat. I’m going to wait till all the hearings are complete. But I’m going to say without any qualifications that I’m happy we have someone like her.”

Reporters also asked Reid about Miers’ campaign contributions to Democrats, including Al Gore. Reid responded:

“I didn’t know she donated money to Al Gore. If she did, that speaks well of her. It only makes me feel better about her.”