[Jim Robinson]

Well, I innocently posted on a reply that Bush had promised a nominee in the mold of a Scalia or Thomas. I was challenged by another poster that he never promised any such thing. Hmmmm... I honestly thought he had, so I've been searching for the last couple days for the quote. Found many references by pundits and writers to the quote, but Google didn't turn up any direct quotes from the president. Stumbled onto this just a little while ago. I know the source is anti-Bush, but if someone can find a transcript with said quote, I'd sure like to see it.

I might add that if Bush didn't say it he should have. I honestly thought he had.

Jim

[Killborn]

Just wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page. I think the best place to look would be the White house site. Proof of what he said would certainly be there.

BTW, once again thank you for this great site and congratulations on the FReepathon. :)

[dc-zoo]

Jim, I believe you'll find that quote in one of Bush's debates with Kerry.

[DoughtyOne]

I might add that if Bush didn't say it he should have.

I agree.

[groanup]

For most of the conservatives that I know, Bush was re-elected for two reasons. The WOT and the SCOTUS. Anything short of two Scalias or two Thomases is a huge disappointment. OTOH no one knows what we have in these two.

[Plutarch]

I might add that if Bush didn't say it he should have.

Gene Hackman: "You just shot an unarmed man!"

Clint Eastwood: "He should have armed himself."

[Czar]

"I might add that if Bush didn't say it he should have."

Exactly.