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Harriet Ellan Miers (born August 10, 1945) is an American lawyer who served as White House counsel to President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party since 1988, she previously served as White House staff secretary from 2001 to 2003 and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy from 2003 until 2005.
On October 3, 2005, Harriet Miers was nominated for Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by President George W. Bush to replace retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Miers was, at the time, White House Counsel , and had previously served in several roles both during Bush's tenure as Governor of Texas and President.
Oct 27, 2005 · White House counsel Harriet Miers, President Bush's nominee to succeed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, has withdrawn as a candidate for the position. Miers faced criticism from Democrats and...
Sep 19, 2013 · View CNN’s Fast Facts on life of Harriet Miers and learn more about the former nominee to the US Supreme Court.
Harriet Miers, former White House counsel and nominee for the Supreme Court, shares her personal and professional background and experiences in this oral history interview. She recounts her childhood, education, career, and role in the George W. Bush administration.
Mar 30, 2018 · President Trump's intent to nominate his White House physician to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs has brought back a name long absent from the news: Harriet Miers.
May 24, 2024 · As Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s public reputation reaches new depths, note that he wasn't George W. Bush's first choice. Harriet Miers was.
