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Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, National Review editor Rich Lowry and presidential historian Michael Beschloss discuss President Bush's leadership and performance during recent challenging political situations and his nomination of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court nominee amid criticism from conservatives. Two senators on the Judiciary Committee discuss her decision and the next step for the White House.

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Chicago Tribune legal correspondent Jan Crawford discuss the ramifications of and reasons behind the Harriet Miers withdrawal.