Ouch. That hurts coming from Sessions, whom could rightly be nominated for the Court himself. IF Sesssions jumps ship, this is over. He's a legit conservative, should have been on the Court if not for being rejected by Democrats which is why he ran for office, and a loyal Bush Rupublican. I'm following him far more closely than I am Brownback.
That stated the President is stubborn and Senate Republicans can be rolled easily except when it comes to Liberal issues where they capitulate. This is why I have never said she won't be confirmed.
My main issue is that I resent strongly being told I'm an elitist and a sexist because I do not support this nomination from the administration. My issue is that I saw red when Lindsey told me to "Shut Up". My issue is that I will not be bullied into submission by some people on this board to be silent so they can claim this nomination has the support of all but a few narrowminded malcontents that hate this President. The more they push these actions upon me, the more I dig in to continue vocalizing my discontent.
I do not hate this President. I'm previous been a very strong supporter of him for five years. I am not a malcontent, Traitor or Evil as I've been defamed by some. I reject this nomination because it deserves rejection on merit. That some on the board to the administration itself cannot accept principled disagreement and valid points against is their issue, not mine, but these tactics have not worked to persuade people to their side. Quite opposite, it's widened a rift.
She does not have a documented Judicial philosophy. Her understanding of the Constitution she would be charged to guard is suspect. She is not among the most qualified pool of excellence that should be mined when choosing a nominee. To suggest this is not elitist, but what conservatives have always advocated. Excellence is deserving of promotion. Diversity is nothing but a colorful element to celebrate if excellence is met.
Reportedly one Senator has already approached the W.H. about withdrawing the nomination. No word on the name. My opinion is that the W.H. is unlikely to withdraw even if 55 Republicans came to him. He'll demand the hearing. The question is whether the Senate will bend to confirmation with possible promises made in back room deals, or if they will take their unhappiness with this selection public and reject.
My assumption is that the W.H. has calculated the Senators will fold rather than face the ire of a retalitory W.H. in the aftermath and is why they will not withdraw. That's actually my assessment of the Senate as well, but the irony is that if the calculation is correct they could have pushed a far better nominee and she/he would have been confirmed. I'll be pleasantly surprised if conservative Republican Senators have the courage to take a stand on the merits and reject the nomination.
Very well put, IMO. Thanks for posting.
Re # 57--that's a great post.
And I have to believe that the President wouldn't nominate Gonzales if Miers withdraws. Is he truly that vindictive? I'm having a hard time reconciling that man with the man who impulsively hugged the daughter of a 9/11 victim.
If he is that way, he's not the man I voted for.
If he cares at all about his party and the future of his country, he will NOT name someone who will further divide the Republicans and pave the way for liberal control of Congress and maybe the presidency.