Any doubt as to why this one made it thru? This from 2004:
Senator Clinton Praises New York Judicial Nominee
November 16, 2004
Calling it an “absolute delight” to testify on his behalf before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton enthusiastically endorsed the nomination of Buffalo Native Paul Crotty to a seat on the federal bench. The Committee, today, considered Crotty’s nomination to the bench in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
"Paul has distinguished himself in both the public and private sectors,” Senator Clinton said. She cited his private sector work as a practicing attorney and as Group President for New York and Connecticut for Verizon Communications. Crotty joined the company in 1997.
Senator Clinton also highlighted Crotty’s service on the Lower Manhattan Development board, which was created after the September 11th terrorist attacks to help spur the recovery of Lower Manhattan. “In serving in that capacity, Paul has embodied that tremendous New York spirit and determination.
This is scary. I want to know more about this person.