Posted on 12/07/2004 8:12:48 AM PST by finnman69
President Bush on Monday moved to replace Mary Frances Berry, the outspoken chairwoman of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission who has argued with every president since Jimmy Carter appointed her to the panel a quarter century ago.
But Berry balked at leaving now, arguing through a spokesman that she and vice chairman Cruz Reynoso, who also is being replaced, have terms that run until midnight Jan. 21, 2005. The White House maintained that their six-year terms expired Sunday and that Berry and Reynoso had been replaced.
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White House spokeswoman Erin Healy said the administration considered the matter closed.
"We thank the commission members for their service," she said. "Their terms have expired and we have appointed new commission members."
The eight-member panel investigates civil rights complaints and publicizes its findings. It has no enforcement power. Four years ago, Berry and the commission were heavily critical of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for his administration's handling of the disputed presidential election won by his brother.
The newly named commissioners are Gerald A. Reynolds, former assistant secretary for the office of civil rights in the Education Department, and attorney Ashley L. Taylor of Richmond, Va. Bush intends to designate Reynolds the commission chairman, succeeding Berry, and to name Abigail Thernstrom, already a commission member, as vice chairperson.
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Didn't W try to get rid of this idiot 4yrs ago? She refused to leave back then.
Im glad the President considers it a done matter,I hope she raises a stink and gets locked out of the building.it would serve her right.
Bye,Bye, Dingle Berry!
Four years ago, Berry and the commission were heavily critical of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for his administration's handling of the disputed presidential election won by his brother.
Naturally, AP fails to note that, while predictably “critical”, they could find absolutey zero evidence of any alleged voter fraud or intimidation.
BTW, why are excerpting AP on Yahoo? There is absolutely no reason to do that.
Did they have to use tear gas and stun guns to extricate her? I hope so.
And the victory is complete.
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| Mary Frances Berry | Robert Mugabe |
Separated at birth?
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out, honey."
we'll see if this communist wants to take up arms to keep her chair.
Somehow I doubt that she has any true courage.
I thought so too.
Separated at birth? Heck, I've never seen Berry and Mugabe in the same room together, so...
This is one of the pleasures of wining this election. You know that Berry had hoped to hang around until Kerry was inaugurated, (shudder) so that she could be appointed for another term. Alas, she must find another job. HA!
Berry is still trying to disenfranchise Republicans. She's already overstayed her term by more than 3 years. She wants to keep going even though Bush won with a clear majority this time.
Re#17 LOL. She was not the only one. Countless 'rats were salivating at the potential largesse of a Kerry administration. That made their crushing, disappointing defeat (in light of their knowing they won based on the early exit polls) all the more enjoyable. I still smile broadly when I reflect on that night...
Remember the media-speak here... if they're "outspoken" or "feisty," they're liberal -- if "divisive," (or just plain "obnoxious"), they're conservative.
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