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Nomination Has Democrats in a Pickle
Los Angeles Times ^ | July 21, 2005 | Maura Reynolds

Posted on 07/21/2005 2:30:52 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats, after months of preparing for a full-scale fight with President Bush over a Supreme Court nominee, found themselves Wednesday instead weighing whether or how to battle his choice of John G. Roberts Jr.

The problem Democrats face is that Roberts, a well-known Washington lawyer before becoming a federal appellate court judge in 2003, appears to be more conservative than they would like but less ideological than they had feared.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) set the tone the day after Bush selected Roberts, taking pains to describe the nominee as an accomplished lawyer and a "very nice man," but withholding judgment on whether he deserved to serve as one of the country's nine most powerful judges.

"Ever since Justice [Sandra Day] O'Connor announced her retirement [July 1], I have called on the president to choose a nominee who can unite the country, not divide it," Reid said. "It remains to be seen whether John Roberts fits that description. I hope that he does, and I look forward to giving him the opportunity to make his case to the American people."

Several Democrats complained that Roberts had served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for only two years, and therefore had a limited judicial record. As a result, they were considering requesting copies of material he wrote when he served as deputy solicitor general in the Justice Department under President George H.W. Bush.

...."That's what's called hitting below the belt, because they know that no self-respecting administration would give away confidential materials," Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) said. "I hope they won't play the same cheap old tricks on this."

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: booyah; confirmation; johngroberts; johnroberts; justice; nomination; scotus; supremecourt; vlasic
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Senatus Clintonus Horribilis may be worried about becoming an endangered species next year. I don't think see sees any votes to be gained from opposing Roberts


41 posted on 07/21/2005 4:25:14 AM PDT by eggman (Democrat party - The black hole of liberalism from which no rational thought can escape.)
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To: geedee
Thanks for the kind words. I really appreicate them.

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Once againt thanks for the kind comments and the fantastic graphics.

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42 posted on 07/21/2005 4:28:05 AM PDT by Common Tator
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
She's afraid to surface and not a thing is getting done by the Senate with all the posturing.

Everyday the Republicans should be out there saying we have to get this done, we have to get that done, but the Dems are stalling everything that comes down the pike.

What are we paying these people for?

My two Senators (Ohio) are RINO's but I still want them to actually earn the money we pay them (until we can get those idiots replaced with some real Conservatives).

Telling us that they can't do their jobs because the Rats are stalling everything doesn't come anywhere near being good enough. But they aren't even doing THAT!

43 posted on 07/21/2005 4:31:16 AM PDT by libs_kma (USA: The land of the Free....Because of the Brave!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
The Dems will keep their power dry for the next SC nomination Bush makes. They were outwitted this time and they know it.

I'm not so sure. I believe before Roberts is confirmed we will hear assurances that he will not overturn Roe. They knew they were going to get a conservative judge, but they could at least try to protect their past victories from being undone, and I believe that is what they have done. They have used the filibuster and the deal with the Gang of 14 to draw a line in the sand. I heard on Scarborough last night that the White House called his show to correct something the show broadcast the day before that said Roberts would overturn Roe. The White House called him and said "Roberts supports Roe v Wade." I'm waiting to hear more about that.

44 posted on 07/21/2005 4:31:29 AM PDT by Huck (Whatever.)
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To: geedee

Is that bj's or the cloven footed one's butt? It must be bj's 'cause I didn't see the skankles.

Tip of the day... don't play Texas hold'em with GWB.


45 posted on 07/21/2005 4:34:53 AM PDT by USS Alaska (Nuke the terrorist savages - In Honor of Standing Wolf)
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To: Common Tator

(((SMILING)))


46 posted on 07/21/2005 4:38:10 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: PeoplesRepublicOfWashington
They can only get away with their same old cheap tricks, Orrin, if you let them.

Isn't Spector head of the Judiciary?

47 posted on 07/21/2005 4:40:29 AM PDT by Go Gordon
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To: eggman
Hillary keeps her eye on the prize.

She never takes her eye off it.


48 posted on 07/21/2005 4:41:27 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: mystery-ak; Cincinatus' Wife
a violation of the client/lawyer privilege?

If he was working for the justice department the "client" was the United States. The client can always waive the attorney/client privilege, the administration won't do it.

49 posted on 07/21/2005 4:41:37 AM PDT by SC Swamp Fox (Aim small, miss small.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Senate Democrats, after months of preparing for a full-scale fight with President Bush over a Supreme Court nominee, found themselves Wednesday instead weighing whether or how to battle his choice of John G. Roberts Jr.

Whether to battle Bush's choice? Ha! That decision was made before Roberts finish law school.

50 posted on 07/21/2005 4:44:28 AM PDT by Half Vast Conspiracy (The left won't be happy until Judge Roberts performs an abortion on the Senate floor.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Several Democrats complained that Roberts had served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for only two years, and therefore had a limited judicial record.

These wouldn't be the same democrats that suggested nominating a sitting Senator or someone outside the judicial system are they?

51 posted on 07/21/2005 4:48:24 AM PDT by IamConservative (The true character of a man is revealed in what he does when no one is looking.)
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To: tet68

Que Es "Hudna?"


52 posted on 07/21/2005 4:49:33 AM PDT by Shazbot29 (If you paid attention you'd be worried, too!)
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To: lugsoul

From what I have read, Leiberman has already publicly applauded the choice.


53 posted on 07/21/2005 4:51:02 AM PDT by Shazbot29 (If you paid attention you'd be worried, too!)
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To: mewzilla

Shrillery?


54 posted on 07/21/2005 4:51:06 AM PDT by Tuscaloosa Goldfinch (Thank goodness "Terayza" is not first lady.)
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To: IamConservative

Yes. They suggested someone more worldly with political savy but then John G. Roberts has been in the political realm - just not a follower of THEIR politics.

AND HE KNOWS THESE PEOPLE!


55 posted on 07/21/2005 4:52:05 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Tuscaloosa Goldfinch

That's what I'm wondering. Hillie never stated what her position was on the Schiavo bill if you recall. And thanks to that voice vote she was never required to go on the record. I'm betting the same thing happens with Robert's nomination. Approved by a voice vote. And Hillie knows the MSM will never hold her feet to the fire on getting a position from her. What Hillie has yet to internalize is that she ain't just dealing with the MSM anymore. Heh heh heh.


56 posted on 07/21/2005 4:54:56 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: strange1

He also said something like "we aren't going to take that crap" I take it to be a shot across the bow where the Rats will be shot out of the water in committee.


57 posted on 07/21/2005 4:58:08 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P . The wild winds of fortune will carry us onward)
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To: mewzilla
Bingo.

(Nan Aaron was just on Fox and Friends talking about the Roberts nomination -- and her final statement was "Let's just all take a deep breath" ... sound familiar?)

58 posted on 07/21/2005 5:02:11 AM PDT by Tuscaloosa Goldfinch (Thank goodness "Terayza" is not first lady.)
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To: airborne

What does this mean?


59 posted on 07/21/2005 5:10:41 AM PDT by doberville (Angels can fly when they take themselves lightly)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; All

Another excellent post Cin.

Poll to freep on Roberts:
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/local/050721courtside.shtml?survey66231


60 posted on 07/21/2005 5:18:08 AM PDT by AliVeritas (Ignorance is a condition. Stupidity is a strategy.)
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