Bush Drops Hints on Supreme Court Choice

AP ^ | 7/16/05 | Darlene Superville

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WASHINGTON - President Bush gave the nation several clues Saturday about the person he will nominate for a seat on the Supreme Court, except for the most important one — a name.

In his weekly radio address, Bush said his eventual nominee will be a "fair-minded individual who represents the mainstream of American law and American values."

His candidate also "will meet the highest standards of intellect, character and ability and will pledge to faithfully interpret the Constitution and laws of our country," the president said.

"Our nation deserves, and I will select, a Supreme Court justice that Americans can be proud of," he said, without revealing the name that many are anxious to hear.

Bush also discussed his recent meeting with Senate leaders of both parties to discuss the nomination and confirmation process for a replacement for Sandra Day O'Connor. The first woman to serve on the high court, O'Connor announced July 1 that she is stepping down after 24 years.

[COEXERJ145]

Probably because the GOP is no longer conservative.

Only in the minds of people like Pat Buchanan and his followers. And BTW, Pat isn't a "conservative".

[Salvation]

Radio Address by the Presidient to the Nation, 07-16-05

[Echo Talon]

And I've had quite enough of liberals trying to create some kind of backlish inside of our party with nothing more than pure speculation. Let the man make his decision then start your carping.

[D Rider]

Looks like political positioning to me. What is he going to say, "I will pick an arch conservative to confound the liberals and restore our republic?" We still have too many RINO's to pull that one off.

[SAJ]

Fully agreed. We're well and truly, er, scrod on the illegal alien issue. Too many business want cheap labour, and are willing to fork over BIG bucks to the politicos in order to see that the supply of same isn't stopped, and to ensure that the existing statutes aren't enforced.

[Echo Talon]

They will, as a matter of policy, refer to 'President Bush' once, typically at the top of an article, then use 'Mr. Bush' thereafter. There's no disrespect involved.

The post I was refering to had about 5 or more Mr. Bush's 0 President Bush's

[You Dirty Rats]

Oh ye of little faith.....(some on this thread and all who have already bailed to third party nonsense).

People who go to 3rd parties are generally irrelevant in our political system. I do however have to give credit where it is due -- were it not for those Florida voters who voted for Nader by design and Pitchfork Pat by accident, Al Gore might be making these appointments.

[bill1952]

What border vote?

[SAJ]

Liberal, forsooth. The only thing liberal about me is my use of pepper when I cook. Expressing a legitimate fear is now 'carping'? Wow.

Well, we'll soon see, won't we?

:^)

[doc]

What is Bush's definition on what is mainstream? Pro illegal immigration?

[eskimo]

Oh ye of little faith.....(some on this thread and all who have already bailed to third party nonsense).

Perhaps their instinct for survival has taken over and they would rather abandon the sinking GOP boat close to shore rather than risk drowning farther out in the Sea of Tyranny.

[txoilman]

I smell a RAT!

[longtermmemmory]

as long as the nominee is not a representative of the main body of the ABA. In fact a NON-member of the ABA is a plus.

[SAJ]

Exactly. Yes, indeed, and the comment you cite is the underlying cause of the fear of sellout. Mr. Bush could easily have reiterated his role models for a nominee, yet chose not to.

One has to wonder why, doesn't one?

:^)

[tflabo]

"His candidate also "will meet the highest standards of intellect, character and ability and will pledge to faithfully interpret the Constitution and laws of our country," the president said."

Ok Bushie....if you talk the talk you better walk the walk. We expect a strong conservative for the pick and not a weasel RINO like Souter or identity crisis'ed persona like Kennedy and no diversity ethnic/gender picks for solely that purpose either. No cow-tows either to scum slime liberals like Schmuckie or BoxHer ilk.

[Echo Talon]

Well, we'll soon see, won't we?

Yea, so hold your fire will it happens d*mn. Kinda like shootin' someone before they take the witness stand isn't it?

[deathb4dishoner]

He will he is a wuss, just like his old man and the rest of the non conservative republicans.

Republicans have morphed into democrats and Democrats are socialistic anti american bast.rds

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

But third party nonsense voting for Perot gave us Clinton in 92 and again in 96. It is, therefore, extremely dangerous. Yes for Nader I am grateful - but the Dems now hate his guts and likely those of their party who bailed to 3rd party status.

[Clintonfatigued]

Good point. Republicans need to rethink their position on Free Trade At Any Cost.

[Echo Talon]

He will he is a wuss

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