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Samuel Alito ~ Senate Judiciary Hearing [LIVE THREAD] (Day-3)
Senate Judiciary ^ | 1-11-06 | Senate Judiciary

Posted on 01/11/2006 5:01:17 AM PST by OXENinFLA

Day 3: Questioning Continues

This morning, Round 1 concludes with Senators on the Judiciary Cmte. who did not question nominee Alito yesterday. During Round 2, questioning is limited to 20 minutes for each of the eight- een senators. Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) leads off, followed by the others, alternating by party in order of seniority.

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To: MEG33; Miss Marple; Mo1; Peach; Howlin; All

There's a good one from Kate O'Bierne on Diane Feinstein..."Senator Not-Everywoman"...at National Review.


81 posted on 01/11/2006 6:19:44 AM PST by Carolinamom (If you pursue happiness, you'll never find it. ---C.P. Snow)
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To: Carolinamom

My question is, why were any Republicans so fearful about putting forward a Conservative like Alito? These Democratic Senators are making such asses out of themselves, Bush could appoint anyone he wants. The MSM are fit to be tied and the American people either don't care or feel its the President's right to appoint anyone they want.

When/if Stevens or Ruth "Buzzy" Ginsburg retires Bush should assured to appoint Brown, Owens, etc. with extreme confidence.


82 posted on 01/11/2006 6:20:22 AM PST by teddyballgame (red man in blue state)
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To: Carolinamom

Thanks!


83 posted on 01/11/2006 6:20:43 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Mo1

Isn't that almost verbatim what Ted "Splash" Kennedy said during the Bork hearings?


84 posted on 01/11/2006 6:20:51 AM PST by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops and their CIC)
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To: maggief

Russ Feingold plays peek a boo with Mrs. Alito as the hearings continue into day 3.


85 posted on 01/11/2006 6:22:42 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz ("We don't need POLITICIANS...we need STATESMEN.")
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To: Carolinamom
. It doesn't say whether he took and passed the Bar exam though.

I've been searching .. but haven't yet found anything about him taking the bar exam

86 posted on 01/11/2006 6:23:30 AM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists.. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)
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To: Mo1

ping


87 posted on 01/11/2006 6:24:22 AM PST by CriticalJ (Ecc 10:2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.)
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To: ken5050
Was Scumer actually saying /advocating the position that "stare decisis" should trump the Constitution? IOW, that an unconstitutional law, long on the books, ( i.e. Roe) should be left alone?

Yes. And Alito's answer might be misconstrued as "in agreement" depending on how you interpret it. Discussed at http://www.confirmthem.com/?p=2071. Has no impact on confirmation, but may give traditionalists some (temporary, IMO) heartburn.

Can anyone explain what is the impact/meaning of "findings" ...

Congressional findings that justify their creation of law. The Federal Government can only make law that is within the powers granted to it under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Congress has to justify that its laws comport with the grant of power in the Constitution.

Sessions picked up on this very well - most of the discussion was related to Rybar, the machine gun case. Sessions suggested that the law should be amended to address this infirmity, and all would go on hunky dory. Sessions used example of stolen car laws, and how federal law can get involved in that.

88 posted on 01/11/2006 6:24:50 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: tiredoflaundry

LOL! I am SO stealing that graphic, at the first available opportunity! :)


89 posted on 01/11/2006 6:25:50 AM PST by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle ("It'sTime for Republicans to Start Toeing the Conservative Line, NOT the Other Way Around!")
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To: teddyballgame
why were any Republicans so fearful about putting forward a Conservative like Alito

Is there any doubt that Gore or Kerry would have nominated 100% Grade A certified liberals?

90 posted on 01/11/2006 6:26:47 AM PST by Semper Paratus
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To: Miss Marple
the Rats are going to lie, and the Republicans are going to call them on it

But guess which soundbytes will make the evening news airwaves....the 'rats mission will be accomplished, in this respect.

91 posted on 01/11/2006 6:26:56 AM PST by ErnBatavia (I post in slang..live with it or ignore it - reader's choice.)
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To: Cboldt

Thanks for your cogent explanations. As a non-lawyer, I need them!


92 posted on 01/11/2006 6:27:04 AM PST by Carolinamom (If you pursue happiness, you'll never find it. ---C.P. Snow)
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To: Mo1

"He went straight from law school into politics and as we know too well, he has been there ever since

Same as Joe Biden"

Same as Kenndy and most of the left. Many of them never held a private sector job in their lives. They have lived off the government dole. That is one difference between Reps and Dems.


93 posted on 01/11/2006 6:28:23 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz ("We don't need POLITICIANS...we need STATESMEN.")
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle; tiredoflaundry

Yes, I have also stolen it. I don't know where you find this stuff! LOL


94 posted on 01/11/2006 6:28:23 AM PST by retrokitten
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To: Semper Paratus

Although I agree that Alito is a better candidate than Meiers, I will never agree with the tactics used to get Meiers to withdraw. Many conservative pundits lost my respect over their behavior last fall, and they will have a hard time regaining it.


95 posted on 01/11/2006 6:28:42 AM PST by Miss Marple (Lord, please look after Mozart Lover's son and keep him strong.)
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To: Semper Paratus
Does anyone now disagree with the conservatives who pushed hard to get Harriet Miers withdrawn?

Believe it or not, there are still a good number who remain bitter about that. Bwahahahahaha!!!!

96 posted on 01/11/2006 6:29:17 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: maggief

That was really funny. Still laughing. These people are pathetic.


97 posted on 01/11/2006 6:29:19 AM PST by rep-always
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To: ken5050; saveliberty; OXENinFLA; All
Good morning folks. I'm swooping in for a moment and will post a link to a collection of MSM quotes about the Alito hearings so far. Too funny.

'Growing Sense of Inevitability' About Alito Confirmation

98 posted on 01/11/2006 6:29:40 AM PST by prairiebreeze (Take the high road. You'll never have to meet a Democrat.)
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To: Semper Paratus

BTW... Kerry's in India right now.


99 posted on 01/11/2006 6:29:49 AM PST by johnny7 (“Iuventus stultorum magister”)
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To: retrokitten
I don't know where you find this stuff! LOL

Everywhere! ;-)

100 posted on 01/11/2006 6:30:18 AM PST by tiredoflaundry (I'll admit it , I'm a Snow Flake !)
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