Posted on 10/28/2005 7:00:23 AM PDT by LurkedLongEnough
As the president prepares to select a new nominee for the Supreme Court, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton released a statement urging the president to select the next nominee carefully.
"I urge the president to take seriously the Constitution's charge and to engage the U.S. Senate – both Republicans and Democrats – in a process of genuine consultation in order to identify and ultimately confirm a consensus nominee," the New York senator said in a statement Thursday.
Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to the Supreme Court Thursday amid escalating criticism about her qualifications for the job.
The president said he reluctantly accepted Miers' decision to withdraw.
Over the past few weeks, President George W. Bush has reiterated his support for the embattled nominee. He attributes her withdrawal to members of the Senate who have called for the release of internal White House documents.
Senator Chuck Schumer, who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, took issue with that defense.
"The White House offered a nominee who had no record except for the documents, and then said, we won't give you the documents," said Schumer. "It was sort of like saying, the president kept saying, the more you learn about Harriet Miers, the more you'll like her. And then said, I'm not going to let you learn about her."
Miers' current post is White House Counsel. She has never served as a judge.
The president has known Miers professionally since his days as the Governor of Texas.
Her rationale for withdrawing is noted in a letter to the president, which read in part: "I am concerned that the confirmation process presents a burden for the White House and our staff that is not in the best interests of the country."
A senior White House official said Bush is quickly trying to find a new nominee to replace retiring justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Hey Hitlery: when Bush has a consensus of who the conservatives want, he'll make his announcement. In the meantime, why don't you just STFU.
Hi again:
Yeah, I want to start my own investigation of the candidates.
I wish Jeb would run. Maybe in '12 ?
I don't like Mcain at all. I thank him for his suffering and service, but I don't get him at all as far as politically.
Yada, yada, I guess you have all been there said that...
Thanks
HI again yourself!
"I wish Jeb would run. Maybe in '12 ?"
He is likeable enough...seems to have his head on straight, particularly most recently during Wilma. No nonsense.
On the other hand, I was displeased with his involvement (and to be fair, the President's) in the Schiavo matter. Not because I didn't think Mrs. Schiavo should have been kept alive (I did), but I just don't like governmental intrusion into matters like this. I think Jeb meant well, as did the President, but they really should have stayed out of it.
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"I don't like Mcain at all. I thank him for his suffering and service, but I don't get him at all as far as politically."
I agree...I admire his heroic efforts during the war. But he is becoming increasingly liberal. No longer fits the definition of "moderate conservative." I don't think he can be trusted.
Thanks Mia T.
That face is perfect, it shows her soul's condition.
Excellent.
Her rapist, traitorous husband got to pick ACLU Ruthie, and she wants "consensus?" The RATS can pound sand.
Oh, yeah, I want Hillary to help appoint a judge. Sure. Maybe Saddam would like some input as well.
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