Miers nomination is on life support or worse at this point, and it should, in fact, must result in some serious soul searching over at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, because this presidency teters on the edge of an abyss. If it continues to push ahead without the base all of the political capitol will be gone, which is sad for all of us conservatives.

The movement is at a crossroads and desperately needs leadership. Someone need to step up to carry the ball, but it looks like the President has checked out, the Senate Majority leader is a squish, and Hastert seems to lack iniative. Tom Coburn and Mike Pence stand as shining examples of what we need, but have issues of their own. Pence lacks the gravitas in his position to really be a leader, and Coburn is hamstrung by the nature of the Senate. Both are doing a fantastic job but we need more voices in the chorus. Ironically, all signs point to one man who has the capability to save this mess, but the question is, will he do it.

Rick Santorum is that man.

Now I know many of you think that this is insane, but Rick has the power, the gravitas, and the cajones (just read up on what he did as a member of the Gang of Seven in the House) to be the leader of the movement and save not only the party but his own re-elect. Recently, he’s shown a concerning leftward drift, and taking up the banner once more could yield immense political benefits. But will he do it? I am inclined to think no, but if there is a hope to salvaging this mess before the ‘06 elections, then the only man in the position to do it is the Junior Senator from Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum.

I tried my best to hold back reactionary criticism of Miers and not get swept up in the mob mentality. As passions have cooled, it is now clear that Miers must be withdrawn or withdraw herself.

Read this article by Edward Whelan on Miers’ 1993 speech which suggests that she affirms Casey v. Planned Parenthood. This is the cinderblock that broke the camel’s back.

If you haven’t yet done so, please sign David Frum’s petition to withdraw the Miers nomination. I did just today. Email this link to our allies: http://frum.nationalreview.com/petition/