Go here if you want to read an elaborate attempt to claim that she wasn’t saying that some Miers critics are sexists. After reading it, you’ll be left with the same knowledge we already have: She was asked if it was possible that there was sexism in the criticism of Miers, and she said that it was possible. She plainly agreed with Lauer’s suggestion–that it was possible. Obviously, that’s weaker than if she had said, “Yes, Matt, I’ve always felt that conservatives hate women.” Obviously, it’s stronger than if she had said, “No, Matt, and I don’t think it’s at all helpful to make those kinds of accusations. But I think the critics will come to see what a great justice Harriet will be.” And presidents and first ladies in the modern era generally know that their words are going to be scrutinized.