Judge in Schiavo case a Clinton appointee

Bakersfield Californian ^ | 3/21/05 | Vickie Chachere - AP

[housewife101]

Yeah, and he isn't a woman either...hope that is clear!

[NormsRevenge]

Longtime colleagues describe Whittemore, 52, as thoughtful, fair and down-to-earth, not the least flamboyant.

"He is a highly, highly regarded judge," said Tampa lawyer John Fitzgibbons. "He is highly intelligent and has just an excellent judicious temperament. He will allow all sides to state their position, to have their say."

Whittemore, appointed to the federal bench by President Clinton in 1999, is not known to display any political leanings.

Fitzgibbons said those who have criticized previous rulings in the case will not have an easy time accusing Whittemore of bias.

"He will call it as he sees it. You could not ask for a better or fairer referee," the lawyer said. "Everyone will be treated very fairly. It's almost a shame that there are not cameras allowed in federal courts. It would be such an incredibly fair proceeding it would be good for the country to see."

[af_vet_1981]

"He is a highly, highly regarded judge," said Tampa lawyer John Fitzgibbons. "He is highly intelligent and has just an excellent judicious temperament. He will allow all sides to state their position, to have their say and then he will kill her."

[Sir Valentino]

I *REALLY* wish Congress had *SPECIFIED* in the bill that this case had to be heard by a *BUSH* judge.

I can't believe Terri's *LIFE* is in the hands of this *JERK*...

[housewife101]

or he IS killing her...however you wish to put it...this delay isn't looking good.

[Sir Valentino]

"He is a highly, highly regarded judge," said Tampa lawyer John Fitzgibbons. "He is highly intelligent and has just an excellent judicious temperament. He will allow all sides to state their position, to have their say."

How much do you want to *BET* that Fitzgibbons is a *RAT*??

[muawiyah]

Stone cold killer?

Sounds like he's got the temperament for it.

[annyokie]

So?

[RedBloodedAmerican]

HA!! I knew I recognized his name! this guy was on the Outlaws trial a few years ago when the Prez got convicted and allot of others let free. I dont hold my hopes out for this. He is on the phone now with Dem congress critters

[af_vet_1981]

There were martyrs in the Holocaust but many of their murderers were eventually brought to justice, even if they were demented old men. Let it be so in this murder.

[housewife101]

How much do you want to *BET* that Fitzgibbons is a *RAT*??

Absolutely nothing! You are a guaranteed winner.

[SteveMcKing]

Appearances.

Friends say the same of me, even liberal friends. They have no idea how unashamedly bias I am. ("Bias" is just another word for LOYAL).

[housewife101]

One can hope!!

[Brainhose]

If Terri were a homosexual male Barney Frank would have considered pulling the feeding tube a hate crime.

[sonofagun]

..and then he will kill her."

I'm afraid she will die before he rules. Unless the family can get something through the FL legislature, her fate may be sealed through his silence.

[Dad yer funny]

yeah,...I'd like to see Judge Whittemore's cellphone incoming call list

[NormsRevenge]

So?

slow news night at AP ;-) .. waiting for a ruling ..


His judgeship was a newly created judgeship in central florida district in 1999, btw.

if I recall Clinton appointed more judges than Reagan.. or they are pretty close in the number of judges appointed

[Williams]

As the night grows later, I don't care how he rules, the time being taken under these circumstances is inappropriate. Unless the judge is pacing his chambers trying to reach a decision, he should have issued the order one way or another many hours ago. He could easily issue a more detailed opinion a few hours later, if he wishes.

As I've said, I've seen many TRO's granted or denied within a few hours of filing, under far less emergent circumstances.

[annyokie]

Don't do that It's stupid.