Posted on 01/28/2005 11:57:52 AM PST by MikeEdwards
As millions of Americans watched Senate Democrats grill Condoleezza Rice during her confirmation hearings for secretary of state, many asked, "Why fight a forgone conclusion?" We all knew Rice would be confirmed. Colin Powells heir apparent passed the Senate by a vote of 85 to 13. Notable detractors included former Klansman Robert Byrd, "Teddy" Kennedy, and John Kerry.
Have the Democrats lost their collective mind? Why oppose the inevitable? Simple. This is the preseason for the biggest game in town: selecting the makeup of our next Supreme Court. And make no mistake, the playoffs are swift approaching.
Chief Justice William Rehnquist missed about 25 court arguments last November and December while receiving chemotherapy and radiation for thyroid cancer. Though little is known of Rehnquists condition, his treatment regimen suggests the cancer is potentially life-threatening. Odds are "the Chief" will be the first to go.
As a whole, our Supreme Court is graying fast. The Justices range in age from Clarence Thomas, 56, to John Paul Stevens, 84. Many speculate that Sandra Day OConnor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, both in their 70s, are beginning to plan for retirement. Even life tenure has its limits.
As such, President George W. Bush and his immediate successor stand to appoint several Justices. An entire branch of the federal government is up for grabs, and the Democrats know it. Its no secret that Republicans have been on a roll since 2000. We hold the House, the Senate, and the Presidency. Republicans are the majority Party and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
Although some Democrats hold out hope for Hillary Clinton in 2008, chances are U.S. Sen. John McCain, Gov. Mitt Romney, or even Newt Gingrich would send the carpetbagger crying back to New York. . . . .
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" BRING IT ON"........and let the American people see exactly what you are doing with your obstructionism...
Time for Frist to grow a spine.
just like an old friends team of jacki who could not be led to do anything worthwhile the Dems in the US Congress,and the Dems in CO are determined to force reasonable Americans to want NOTHING at al to do with them.
They just bray and spray -and are only good for some dumb animal to cuss at and kick.
The author questions whether Dubya will cut a deal. Not a chance. They tried that already, and the RATS, led by The Witch, The U-Boat Commander, and the now deeply saddened Tiny Tom immediately reneged.
Tsk. They never learn.
Time to get some honest judges on the federal bench.
Frist needs to play "The Filibuster Rule Change" card immediately.
There's nothing to worry about.
Arlen will stop them.
You can say that again.
Arlen will stop them.
LOL, I love Friday humor!
I think he will as soon as the Dems try to obstruct the first judicial nominee.
You made me smile with that one. Thanks.
Remember when W invited big Ted to the White House for a movie? W was basically saying, "you play me straight and I will work with you. Ted has long since stabbed W in the back a number of times and now has a hard time getting W to return his phone calls.
Specter will cooperate to the extent that Frist and Cheney will get the job done in the senate.
I'm shocked to learn RATs are still scum!
Why? He hasn't found need for one yet...
Newt Gingrich will be the next president of the United States.
Too bad the pubbies couldn't fight like this in Washington state.
Don't bet on it. I don't call him "Limp Wrist" Frist for nothing.
The "Two-Party Cartel" has a solution somehow that will prevent the situation from developing any true conservatives to the Supreme Court.
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