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BUSH CONSIDERS CLARENCE THOMAS FOR CHIEF JUSTICE
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| November 6, 2004
Posted on 11/07/2004 3:42:35 PM PST by RWR8189
Edited on 11/07/2004 4:25:22 PM PST by Admin Moderator.
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XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN NOV 07, 2004 19:02:37 ET XXXXX
BUSH CONSIDERS CLARENCE THOMAS FOR CHIEF JUSTICE
**Exclusive**
President Bush has launched an internal review of the pros and cons of nominating Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as the chief justice if ailing William Rehnquist retires, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.
A top White House source familiar with Bush's thinking explains the review of Thomas as chief justice is one of several options currently under serious consideration. But Thomas is Bush's personal favorite to take the position, the source claims.
"It would not only be historic, to nominate a minority as chief justice, symbolizing the president's strong belief in hope and optimism, but it would be a sound judicial move.... Justice Thomas simply has an extraordinary record."
One concern is the amount of political capital Bush would have to spend in congress to make the move.
A chief justice must be separately nominated by Bush and confirmed by the Senate, even if the person is already sitting on the court.
The need to replace Rehnquist could arise by year's end, Bush aides now believe.
Officially, Bush advisers call any Supreme Court vacancy talk premature.
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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bush43; chiefjustice; clarencethomas; scotus
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To: Republican Wildcat
Thomas is younger. Mid 50s. Could be chief justice for 25 years!!!!! hoo rahhh!
81
posted on
11/07/2004 3:55:28 PM PST
by
fooman
(Get real with Kim Jung Mentally Ill about proliferation)
To: RWR8189
82
posted on
11/07/2004 3:55:31 PM PST
by
Fiddlstix
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To: RWR8189
November 2: Insert knife.
November 7: Twist.
To: dfwgator
Because they don't give a rat's behind about the advancement of colored people. They are race baiters that wish only to profit on the imagined grievances of a select few.
84
posted on
11/07/2004 3:55:34 PM PST
by
weshess
(I will stop hunting when the animals agree to quit jumping in front of my gun to commit suicide)
To: All
Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag.
85
posted on
11/07/2004 3:55:41 PM PST
by
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To: RWR8189
86
posted on
11/07/2004 3:55:46 PM PST
by
SkyPilot
To: JessieHelmsJr
Bork is not going to happen. He has written far to much since his nomination.
87
posted on
11/07/2004 3:55:58 PM PST
by
SnakeGuy
To: Josh in PA
He writes the majority opinion.
Do I get a gold star? :)
88
posted on
11/07/2004 3:56:16 PM PST
by
bill1952
("All that we do is done with an eye towards something else.")
To: Cicero
I would love Scalia, but Thomas would be great. After the Anita crap, this guy deserves it.
89
posted on
11/07/2004 3:56:16 PM PST
by
rwfromkansas
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To: RWR8189
I agree, this is a Drudge tease.
I like Judge Thomas and I am glad he is on the court. However, he is really a disciple of Scalia. It would make more sense to offer it to Scalia, except that Scalia is getting long in the tooth.
Would putting Thomas up for Chief Justice cause all that Anita Hill crap to be druge up again? If it would, I would rather pass on that.
Can anyone here give me a brief summary on the powers of the Chief Justice? Just how important is that position?
90
posted on
11/07/2004 3:56:33 PM PST
by
Sola Veritas
(Trying to speak truth - not always with the best grammar or spelling)
To: Azzurri
It's a waste of time discussing either choice.
Anyone to the right of Geraldine Ferraro will be obstructed by the Dems (and more than a couple Republicans).
And we already know they can do it.
He might just as well nominate Bork.
91
posted on
11/07/2004 3:56:43 PM PST
by
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posted on
11/07/2004 3:56:46 PM PST
by
mhking
To: WillT
Tactical reasons. I doubt the duck hunting trip has much to do with it. See above.
93
posted on
11/07/2004 3:56:56 PM PST
by
dr_who_2
To: RWR8189
Hey I don't mind a little teasing as long as you deliver in the end and I am fairly certain that W can/will deliver...swagger....
Didn't think there ws anything I would love more than last Tuesday or Dashole getting thumped, but this would do just fine...
94
posted on
11/07/2004 3:57:13 PM PST
by
hilaryrhymeswithrich
(Have you thanked a Swiftie today for the election results???)
To: garjog
They would have to provide one hell of a reason not to make him CJ.
To: Josh in PA
The Chief assigns the majority opinion to a particular Justice to write.
The Chief also is the representative of the Judiciary in its annual report to the other branches. So it is the Chief who says that more federal judges are needed or salaries have to be raised.
The Constitution specifies that the Chief shall preside at an impeachment trial in the Senate.
Informally, the Chief is expected to work for consensus among the Justices.
96
posted on
11/07/2004 3:57:30 PM PST
by
We Happy Few
("we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother;")
To: All
Thomas is brilliant, qualified, younger than Scalia, and also a minority. This makes him the natural choice to be the next Chief.
Also, keep in mind confirming justices will be a HUGE battle. Make the Dems deny a black man to fill the highest seat of the highest court in the land. Watch, Bush will also nominate an Hispanic for the court. He's going to nail the Dems where it hurts.
To: RWR8189
Scalia should be chief. I love clarence but Scalia has senority and im my non legal opinion is the most qualified
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posted on
11/07/2004 3:57:34 PM PST
by
TheRedSoxWinThePennant
(Remember the Red Sox won the World Series on George Bush's watch!)
To: RWR8189
I'm crazy over this idea. The legacy of "firsts" it will leave for BOTH Bush and Thomas will be fun to regale my grandchildren with someday.....
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