Harriet Miers has withdrawn as a nominee to the US Supreme Court.

Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement as Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to the Supreme Court.
"This was an extremist veto of Miers' nomination. Her withdrawal today demonstrates that the President is beholden to extremist groups rather than to the American people. There is still time to listen to the American people while selecting a nominee. We urge the President to find a nominee who shares the values of the American people. We join Republicans and Democrats alike in calling on President Bush to nominate a justice who will keep the court balanced."
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