President Bush has tried to reassure anxious conservatives over his choice of Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court, testifying to her good character by saying " I know her heart. I know what she believes."

They are not buying it. The conservative punditocracy and blogosphere are enraged with the Miers selection. George Will said that Bush "has forfeited his right to be trusted as a custodian of the Constitution." The President's amen corner is in full rebellion, with Charles Krauthammer and Bill Kristol among others calling for the President to withdraw the Miers nomination.

Sadly, President Bush's conservative allies are just now learning what the rest of us have known for years. George W. Bush is no judge of character:

Here is President Bush expounding at greater length on the good character of some of his Banana Republican friends:

• Bush on Harriet Miers. "I know her heart." (10/4/05)
• Bush on Russian President Vladimir Putin."I looked the man in the eye. I was able to get a sense of his soul." (11/15/01)
• Bush on Karl Rove. "Karl's got my complete confidence. He's a valuable member of my team." (8/1/05) "He adheres to the ethical rules of our government and he's done a great job on behalf of the American people." (6/18/01)
• Bush on Tom Delay. "I have confidence in Tom DeLay's leadership, and I have confidence in Tom DeLay." (3/16/05)
• Bush on Disgraced DHS Nominee Bernard Kerik. "I was disappointed that the nomination of Bernard Kerik didn't go forward…I think he would have done a fine job as the secretary of homeland security." (12/20/05) "He has demonstrated a deep commitment to justice, a heart for the innocent, and a record of great success." (12/3/05)
• Bush on Disgraced Ex-FEMA Head Michael Brown. "Brownie, you’re doing a heckuva job." (9/2/05)
• Bush on Accused Baseball Steroid User Rafael Palmeiro."He's a friend. He's testified in public, and I believe him." (8/2/05)