I'm sure Judge Mukasey is well-qualified, and he is an adviser to Rudy Giuliani's campaign, but I still believe the President should have fought for Ted Olson.

President Bush plans to choose Michael B. Mukasey, a former federal judge who was nominated to the bench by Ronald Reagan, to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Republicans close to the process told The Politico.

"It came down to confirmability," said a former Justice Department official involved in the conversations.

Conservatives had been rooting for former Solicitor General Theodore B. (Ted) Olson, but Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) vowed Wednesday to block his confirmation.

"The White House seems like they don't want a confirmation fight," said a Republican close to the selection process. "They think this guy is bulletproof from the left."

Frankly, I'm troubled on two levels. First, Bush should not have given in to the Democrats. Second, he should not have picked someone suggested by Democrat leaders. The Chuck Schumer seal of approval does not inspire confidence on my part.

Still, I won't rebel against the nomination -- but just don't expect me to show much enthusiasm for it.

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UPDATE: Captain Ed is reporting that Schumer is backing away from his support of Mukasey. In light of that, why not push for Olson?