Watching the Senate Judiciary Committee's opening remarks on Samuel Alito's confirmation hearings was putting me to sleep faster than the bottle of wine I had for dinner last night. So as I grazed the internet feeding troughs I stumbled upon this little ditty (via Wonkette)...
In today's emailed remarks to the WH Press Pool Bush is quoted as saying:
"Sam Alito is imminently qualified to be a member of the bench. I'm not the only person who feels that way."
You know, as in he's about to become qualified. We're not sure if that comes after surviving Chuck Schumer's made-for-tv talking points, or after Alito assures the Judiciary Committee he does not in fact drink the blood of small children or maintain relations with the dead.
Anyway, about fifteen minutes later the WH Press Office was quick to email out a correction informing us that Bush said Alito is "eminently" qualified. As in, you know, actually well qualified.
I'm not exactly the best writer, but I have to laugh when Bush misspeaks in printed text.