This Just Breaking: I'm Not Suprised

Yes, I am not. With enough going wrong in the White House, having Bush's own base complaining about the Miers nomination was just too much. Although he and the entire administration denied it, Mier's withdrawl was inevitable.
So what's next for this nomination? The only word from the White House is that it will come more quickly then not. As for the next nominee, don't expect Alberto Gonzales (which, based on what I heard so far, I wouldn't mind on the bench). Conservatives want a fight, Bush may or may not give it to them. I will say it is doubtful he will try to put one of his own on the bench again, or at least someone who is currently his own. If he can find someone who can at least "claim" to not be connected with Bush, he or she will probably get the nomination.