Crist taps conservative for Florida Supreme Court

Miami Herald ^ | 10/1/2008 | MARC CAPUTO

[Happy Valley Dude]

I will admit that I have not been a big fan of some of Crist's actions, but so far with his judicial appointments he has been hitting them out of the park.

[Ravi]

way to go

[OPS4]

I admit I am very pleased with 90% of Governor Crist’s moves for the State and Country, more than I can say about most politicians in Florida.

This is a great appointment!

[SecAmndmt]

Not to worry - if this judge ends up serving on the federal bench at some point in the future, he will “discover” that he was a liberal after all

[Cicero]

Sounds good. Does anyone know where he stands on life and family issues?

Heavens knows the SCOFLAws need some big-time reforming, and it sounds as if this is a step in the right direction.

[Happy Valley Dude]

Sounds good. Does anyone know where he stands on life and family issues?

From the article:

The Florida Association of Planned Parenthood Affiliates condemned both of Crist's picks, noting that, as a private lawyer, Polston ''chose to represent'' the state in its defense of the Choose Life license plate linked to anti-abortion causes.

''Supreme Court Justices can serve on the court for decades and their decisions impact the lives and health of Florida women and families for generations to come,'' the association's executive director, Adrienne Kimmell, said in a written statement. ``In two appointments, Gov. Crist has failed to demonstrate a willingness to uphold Florida's constitutionally protected right to privacy and protect women's health.'

If Planned Parenthood doesn't like him, that is likely a good sign.

[EternalVigilance]

Considering what passes for “conservative” these days, color me skeptical. Especially when the ones applying the label are leftists like the folks at the Miami Herald. They probably think Mao was too conservative.

[Da Coyote]

“Ricky L. Polston, a conservative appellate judge from a small North Florida town...”

Searching for the paper’s cataloging of previous judges as “liberal”.....

Crickets chirping.....................

[Happy Valley Dude]

Not to worry - if this judge ends up serving on the federal bench at some point in the future, he will “discover” that he was a liberal after all

Why do you say that? What in this guy's background leads you to believe that? He was originally appointed to the bench by Jeb and hasn't shown any liberal leanings yet. Are there many liberal federal judges who used to be conservative state judges?

[Old Sarge]

David Souter.

[bicyclerepair]

Hey if the Honorable Jeb Bush originally appointed him he can’t be too bad.

[Happy Valley Dude]

David Souter.

Souter never served as a state judge prior to being appointed to the federal bench.

[livius]

Very good. I don’t particularly like Crist, either, but this is definitely a good appointment.

[JohnnyZ]

What will the Florida Supreme Court look like now? I know it’s been unreasonably liberal in years past. What does the balance of power look like?

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

According to Congressman Boehner Congressman Canady was the original sponsor for the ban on Partial Birth abortion, making it the issue it has become. He was chairman of the House Judiciary committee’s subcommittee on the Constitution, making him an excellent prospect for nomination to the federal bench.

[lildoc511]

I worked as a campaign volunteer two years ago for Crist. I am so happy to see some positive results of my effort.

God bless Crist, McCain and Palin

[WickliffePreston]

I REALLY hate having to put this out there and hope SOMEBODY can clear it up but I’ve been told by a well informed “Member of The Club” that the same whispers we hear about Souter apply to The Guv as well. SUPPOSEDLY it isn’t even much of a secret in Home District where he used to be seen often with his “friend.” When he ran out and found a Bride to be he THOUGHT he actually had a shot at being a VP choice. I’d like to have this cleared up because I ain’t the only that’s heard it I’m sure!

[GWMcClintock]

At least there is some GOOD NEWS out there today!

[fieldmarshaldj]

"What will the Florida Supreme Court look like now? I know it’s been unreasonably liberal in years past. What does the balance of power look like?"

Actually, it's unchanged. Both of the two retirees from the court this year were Jeb's Republican appointments (Bell and Cantero). The court still has 5 odious Lawton Chiles rodent appointees (yup, the same ones responsible for creating the 2000 election nightmare) to 2 Republicans.

[Bigun]

Crist taps conservative for Florida Supreme Court

Good! If there is a court in this land that could use some conservatives it's the Florida Supreme Court!