Gingrich is not a federalist. He believes he is smart enough to have all the answers and he tries to push them from the top down every chance he gets.
He also does not believe in the strict constructionist interpretation of the constitution. His shilling for Harriet Miers should tell you all you need to know about his future judicial appointments.
“He also does not believe in the strict constructionist interpretation of the constitution. His shilling for Harriet Miers should tell you all you need to know about his future judicial appointments.”
Oh, please.
“It’s very clear to me from talking with people in the White House that the president personally believes that Harriet Miers is very smart, works very hard, and is very conservative,” Gingrich said.
Never met with her. Gingrich was relying on his discussions with others he trusted. Presumably, his own picks would not be second hand. And he was not involved in the vetting process. But you knew that. Who was this from Rubin, The Compost’s George Will?
He endorsed Bush’s choice, not his choice. A little truth and critical thinking might go a long way while we are determined to turn over every rock to kill one of our own.
Driving to work this morning, the talk show host said that if conservatives are going to vote for Newt, they are not voting for a conservative.
I will never vote for him.