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Chuck Schumer has the last word:

Harriet Miers' nomination was blocked by a cadre of conservative critics who undermined her at every turn. She didn't get to explain her judicial philosophy, she didn't get to testify at the hearing, and she did not get the up-or-down vote on the Senate floor that her critics are now demanding that you receive.

Why? For the simple reason that those critics couldn't be sure that her judicial philosophy squared with their extreme political agenda.

They seem to be very sure of you.

The same critics who called the president on the carpet for naming Harriet Miers have rolled out the red carpet for you, Judge Alito.

We'd be remiss if we didn't explore why.