Miers an Andrew Card Pick?

In the "For Whatever It's Worth" department, there is some interesting speculation on how the Miers nomination came to pass posted today at Confirm Them. Among the more intriguing bits, credited to "inside sources," is that another potential nominee backed out the weekend before Miers was announced.

Update: Drudge reports that resistance to Miers on Capitol Hill is hardening, per The New York Times.

The Washington Times carries a similar story.