Posted on 07/01/2005 9:01:13 AM PDT by jdsteel
WASHINGTON - Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court and a swing vote on abortion as well as other contentious issues, announced her retirement Friday. A bruising Senate confirmation struggle loomed as President Bush pledged to name a successor quickly. "It has been a great privilege indeed to have served as a member of the court for 24 terms," the 75-year-old justice wrote Bush in a one-paragraph resignation letter. "I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the court and its role under our constitutional structure."
An hour late?
She hasn't changed her mind after seeing the reports?
The moonbats heads are spinning over at DU trying to figure out who will be nominated to replace SDO. It's all doom and gloom for them. Heh.
Love to see their "panties" all tied up in knots over there. And you well know they only wear "panties".
Janice Rogers Brown.
I know, she has only been on the Federal bench a few days, but whose fault is that?
She has the depth of experience, the background, and best of all, she was confirmed on a brokered deal, in which all the opposition research has already been covered.
If Biden-Kennedy-Schumer et al., go slamming into her AGAIN, they will only look mean-spirited. Really want to keep the "black folk" down on the plantation.
11:16 A.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning. A short time ago I had a warm conversation with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who has decided to retire from the Supreme Court of the United States. America is proud of Justice O'Connor's distinguished service and I'm proud to know her. Today, she has the gratitude of her fellow citizens, and she and John and their family have our respect and good wishes.
Sandra Day O'Connor joined the nation's highest court in 1981 as the first woman ever appointed to that position. Throughout her tenure she has been a discerning and conscientious judge, and a public servant of complete integrity. Justice O'Connor's great intellect, wisdom and personal decency have won her the esteem of her colleagues and our country.
Under the Constitution, I am responsible for nominating a successor to Justice O'Connor. I take this responsibility seriously. I will be deliberate and thorough in this process. I have directed my staff, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, to compile information and recommend for my review potential nominees who meet a high standard of legal ability, judgment and integrity and who will faithfully interpret the Constitution and laws of our country.
As well, I will continue to consult, as will my advisors, with members of the United States Senate. The nation deserves, and I will select, a Supreme Court Justice that Americans can be proud of. The nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate, characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing and a fair vote. I will choose a nominee in a timely manner so that the hearing and the vote can be completed before the new Supreme Court term begins.
Today, however, is a day to honor the contributions of a fine citizen and a great patriot. Many years ago, Sandra Day O'Connor chose the path of public service, and she served with distinction as a legislator and a judge in Arizona before joining the Supreme Court. When President Ronald Reagan appointed Justice O'Connor 24 years ago, Americans had high expectations of her -- and she has surpassed those expectations in the performance of her duties.
This great lady, born in El Paso, Texas, rose above the obstacles of an earlier time and became one of the most admired Americans of our time. She leaves an outstanding record of service to the United States and our nation is deeply grateful.
Thank you.
END 11:18 A.M. EDT
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/07/20050701-1.html
Please let it be her. She's the only one I trust.
More like exploding...."we're doomed, doomed!"
Except for the DU women. They wear jock straps...
Rest assured that in their minds whomever Bush nominates will be a Nazi.
I am ready to go out on a limb. It is, I think, a mistake for seats to be labeled, that a woman can only replace a woman, for instance. However, to appoint one "minority" for another is probably acceptable. Women are not a minority, of course.
I'm ready to put my opinion on the line. I think the nominee will be an Hispanic. Specifically, I think it will be the man with the extraordinary background who was stalled for years without a vote, Miguel Estrada. The Democrats would look like fools to the whole nation to attempt to prevent a vote on a Supreme Court vacancy.
May this be like Buckhead's famous Post 47 in the Dan Rather mess. Pass it on.
John Armor, Esq.
Congressman Billybob
THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BIGGEST COURT NOMINATION FIGHT OF THIS GENERATION!!!!
The conservative grass roots needs to be more mobilized and work harder then they ever have before!
Which Hispanic has a knowledge of the Constitution and loyalty to America sufficient to be a Supreme Court Justice?
Thus far, it looks really good:
Of Bush's decision, he said: "It will be a very personal choice."
The official said the White House has seriously considered a handful of federal judges, including J. Michael Luttig and J. Harvie Wilkinson, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit based in Richmond, Va.; John Roberts, of the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; Samuel Alito, of the Philadelphia-based Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit; and Michael McConnell, of the Denver-based Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
Sources close to the White House said Luttig, Roberts and Alito have emerged as the leading contenders.
But the official cautioned that all are highly regarded and remain in contention, and that Bush's choice at this point could be like "lightning striking."
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/commentary.html
"Janice Rogers Brown."
You got it! Rush just made the same suggestion. The Constitution does not require any service on any bench prior to appointment. In fact, there is not even a requirement that the appointee be a lawyer.
(to SDO): "Don't let the door hit you on the way out!"
Well. A nomination fight shaping up, with only a few weeks to go before the summer recess. Here's a fearless forecast:
I'd say that Social Security is a dead letter until late fall, at least. More likely, next year.
And that assumes that Rehnquist doesn't retire, or pass on, in the meatime. If there is a second nomination fight, I think Social Security doesn't happen until after the next round of Congressional elections.
Any takers?
"this court"!
All together now can you say "Integrity!"Integrity! Integrity!" What integrity??
The last time I paid any attention to what these clowns were about they looked and acted like the "Hee Haw" gang!
The same old same old!
"This court" is a joke and has been for many, many years and without abatement will continue to bring the house down(around this Nation's ears)!
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