Oddjob points us to profiles of Miers here and here.

For some thoughtful rightwing reaction (and a good round-up of what other conservatives are thinking), see here. (They don’t seem too happy, and I don’t blame them. Differences aside, there is generally respect for the SCOTUS across the political spectrum, and no one wants to see it sullied with the appointment of a hack.)

Max has more here, including Harry Reid’s statement on Miers’ nomination, my reaction to which was displeasure, to be honest, but it wouldn’t be the first time I’m unhappy with something Reid has said, and sometimes it turns out he’s got something up his sleeve. Let’s hope this is one of those times.