Posted on 10/03/2005 7:04:43 AM PDT by buckeyeblogger
Franck & Miers [Mark R. Levin 10/03 09:50 AM] I understand Matt's point, as he's written so eloquently about it many times. But, in truth, we already know what's going on here, and that the president, despite a magnificent farm team from which to choose a solid nominee, chose otherwise. Miers was chosen for two reasons and two reasons alone: 1. she's a she; 2. she's a long-time Bush friend. Otherwise, there's nothing to distinguish her from thousands of other lawyers. And holding a high post in the Bar, which the White House seems to be touting, is like holding a high position in any professional organization. But it reveals nothing about the nominee's judicial philosophy. There are many top officials in the Bar who I wouldn't trust to handle a fender-bender. Also, early in his term, the president singled out the Bar for its partisan agenda and excluded it from a formal role in judicial selection. The president said he would pick a candidate like Antonin Scalia or Clarence Thomas, and he did not. We all know of outstanding individuals who fit that bill, and they were once again passed over. Even David Souter had a more compelling resume that Miers.
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She was co-chair of the Texas State Lottery Commissison! (sracasm button off)
Simply put, she is NOT QUALIFIED.
As I said on another topic...
I am going to be sick. Schumer is on right now, talking about how Bush's nomination of Miers is a rejection by Bush of the "extreme" members of his party. He is expressing "hope" that Miers is a "mainstream" nominee.
He just called it a "good first day" for the process. I feel like I am going to throw up.
Could be 3. He admires her.
"She was co-chair of the Texas State Lottery Commissison! (sracasm button off)"
She also got the Sandra Day O'connor Award for women. It's out on google.
That's about to become as infamous as the International Arabian Horse Association.
Neither is Ted Nugent, but I'd much rather have him on the court than this woman. At least we know Ted wouldn't give us any BS on the Constitution.
Eyouch!
Harry Reid's in love with her as well.
Bad move, Georgie Boy (One of dozens).
She's a sacrifice. She will not be confirmed and both Bush and Miers know it. Bush's second nomination will be more conservative and Bush will fight for a confirmation.
Good general rule: If UpChuck Schumer is not unhappy, then I am.
Andyou know that Ted would actually bring his cross bow to court to intimidate those lawyers in front of the bench!
I've heard that she was on Senator Reid's approved list. You could take Reid's approved list, cross off the title and relabel it as "KarlInOhio's disapproved list". Time for a new tagline.
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What nonsense!
No. I believed Bush and was wrong to do so.
Oh man, the delusions abound.
What makes you think she won't be confirmed?
What makes you think she agreed to lose a confirmation vote?
There were tons of established judicial righties out there, and Bush chooses this person.
What are the qualifications for a justice on the Supreme Court?
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