BUSH TELLS CONSERVATIVES TO "SHUSH" DURING COURT FIGHT! In a slightly disturbing interview in USA TODAY, President Bush tells everyone to "tone down" the rhetoric. That's funny, that's what the Democrats are saying too. The President, in fact, needs conservatives to be mobilized, passionate, and strong in their supper tof his nominee--toning it down never helps the GOP. (see, e.g., the fights over Bolton, Estrada, and Bork.) Click here to read the USA TODAY interview.
Nothing about "Bush lied" or "illegal Aliens just reporting on a USA Today interview.
Actually, It does sound like the Laura I heard this morning. I turned her off because of it.
Personally I'm a bit ticked at the GOP in the Senate having the arrogance to suggest people be quiet, when it is their lack of leadership that is at fault for the distrust they can manage this battle without caving in. They have no right to ask for faith.
However, I think laura's off base about the President. His friend was being attacked far beyond what was acceptable. Liberals cannot be taken to account for the attacks on our nominees, while hypocrisy is practiced on our side. While not in their league, some of what was leveled at Gonzales is without justification. Argue on merits, do not personalize it.
Second, unlike the Senate, the president hasn't disappointed thus far on Judicial nominees. He has earned the benefit of the doubt.
Well, you know what? Everybody should tone down the rhetoric. On both sides of this debate that started before any decision has been made.
I haven't seen the entire comment, but this sound bite looks like it was taken out of context. This selection of a new Supreme Court Justice is serious business, and will be much more effective if all the debaters stay on the other side of the line that separates debate from rhetorical excess.