Posted on 03/01/2007 1:46:04 PM PST by madprof98
Rudy may be talking the strict constructionists talk, but it seems he didnt walk the walk while mayor of NYC.
From Politico:
A Politico review of the 75 judges Giuliani appointed to three of New York states lower courts found that Democrats outnumbered Republicans by more than 8 to 1. One of his appointments was an officer of the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Judges. Another ruled that the state law banning liquor sales on Sundays was unconstitutional because it was insufficiently secular.
A third, an abortion-rights supporter, later made it to the federal bench in part because New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer, a liberal Democrat, said he liked her ideology.
Cumulatively, Giuilanis record was enough to win applause from people like Kelli Conlin, the head of NARAL Pro-Choice New York, the states leading abortion-rights group. They were decent, moderate people, she said.
I dont think he was looking for someone who was particularly conservative, added Barry Kamins, a Democrat who chaired the panel of the Bar Association of the City of New York, which reviewed Giulianis appointments. He picked a variety from both sides of the spectrum. They were qualified, even-tempered, academically strong.
This obviously makes me feel better (especially the part about picking judges from both sides), but I can imagine itll give a lot of conservatives heartburn. Itll be interesting to see how he addresses this. I mean, just because somebody is from one side or the other doesnt mean they wont live up to Giulianis test.
Or, does Giuliani really have a test?
Though at least 50 of his 75 appointees were registered Democrats (only six were registered Republicans), Giuliani also won praise for, some say, appointing fewer judges with ties to local Democratic politics than his predecessors.Still, this is something thatll be hard to shake 8 to 1?It was not people coming out of the clubhouses, which is what Id seen earlier, said Charles Moerdler, a member of the Commission on Judicial Nominations who had served other mayors in the same capacity. I did not support Rudy (the first time he ran) because he was too conservative for me, so I was very alert to that, but I didnt see any litmus tests on his part, he said.
Good luck with that one Rudy.
I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the footage out there. This is bad stuff. Really bad stuff.
yes.
That vid is a hatchet job.
He appointed mostly Democrats, very few Republicans.
Haha, beat you to it! :P
(post 37)
I sure don't mind! Thanks for the ping.
Oh... it was a joke. I guess he just botched it.
Nice find!
Those are the abortion lovers own words, how the HELL can it be a hatchet job?
Go wash your hands.
Hmmm... who was it that said (at his recent confirmation hearing in the Senate), that "Roe v. Wade is settled law"?
Think REAL hard...
It was none other than John G. Roberts, who was President Bush's nominee to be Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
How much more "conservative" are you gonna get?
- John
All that means is that Roberts thinks it will take a strong case to overturn it.
Rudy Giuliani video on YouTube: "I would like to run on the Democratic line "
YouTube ^
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1793570/posts
Posted on 03/01/2007 2:53:19 PM PST by Kevmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVBtPIrEleM
I would prefer a candidate who projects a "Presidential presence" and Mr. Giuliani, complete with his pronounced speech lisp, does not have it.
If the Republicans nominate him, they'll get the train wreck they deserve.
"Tell you what. When Giuliani's transformation from Democrat to Republican is complete, come back and talk to us."
Pardon?
In case you have missed it, they are presently falling all over him!
If the media likes him, he isn't what I would vote for.
Besides Rudy said his policies are not much different than Clinton's.
So why vote for him, just vote for the real Clinton?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.