October 18, 2005


Miers Wasn't Licensed to Practice Law

Most stories about Harriet Miers's responses to questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee focus on her stance that most abortions should be banned (see the AP story). Based on her religious beliefs, this can't really surprise anyone.

But Ryan Lizza points out something even more interesting, when Miers states:
Earlier this year, I received notice that my dues for the District of Columbia Bar were delinquent and as a result my ability to practice law in D.C. had been suspended. I immediately sent the dues in to remedy the delinquency. The nonpayment was not intentioned, and I corrected the situation upon receiving the letter.
Lizza notes: "I guess we can knock 'details-oriented' off her ever-shrinking list of qualifications."

Hotline On Call has more observations from the questionnaire.

Update: A Political Wire reader writes: "I assume she was still licensed in Texas. If so, as a federal employee practicing in federal courts, it may be that the D.C. license was unnecessary."










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