This is NOT the case. But I’ve had a huge uptick this afternoon in e-mails that say something like (which I have been getting since day one, just at a higher volume this afternoon):

Could it be possible that Miers’ nomination is designed to absorb most of the Left’s fire power so that the REAL nominee can be introduced afterwards? Sorry, I’m still trying to believe that Bush can’t be serious with this ridiculous nomination….I’m trying to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

Bring on Bork!