GOP Prepares for Filibuster Battle over Another Judicial Nominee

CNSNews.com ^ | April 25, 2003 | Robert B. Bluey

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Therefore, notwithstanding the Senate's rules, I have directed the Clerk of the Senate to schedule a vote on the nomination of Miguel Estrada to occur at _______________. I have directed the Clerk of the Senate to schedule votes on the other nominees whose confirmations have been filibustered by the Democratic minority every 48 hours thereafter.

Frist better know he's got the support of Snowe, Collins, and Chaffee on something like this or it would blow up in his face, big time.

You don't fire a silver bullet, and miss.

[Tunehead54]

Thanks for not noticing that I actually said Eric (Chips) Estrada instead of Miguel ...

Regarding our senators with "Some have health problems...lack of spine and feminized testosterone" ... maybe we can send our pubs a case or two of viagra and a case of No-Doze ... sigh.

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You post summarized the morass in progress so well that it was understood what you meant.

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Of course, the Senate itself has the power to invalidate its own rules on the grounds that they are being applied in a manner that violates the Constitution. Therefore, if 51 senators simply decided to hold an up or down vote to confirm one of the President's nominees, and did so (simply ignoring the Senate filibuster/cloture rules)

Judicial Nominations, Filibusters, The Constitution: When A Majority Is Denied PART 1 "

[votelife]

Dear President Bush,
With the Surpeme Court session getting ready to close, it may well be time for perhaps the most important domestic decision of your presidency: the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice(s). The main reason why I supported you in 2000 and why I wanted Daschle out of power in 02 (and 04) has to do with the courts. I want America courts to interpret law, not write law. During your presidential campaign you said Thomas and Scalia were your two model justices. Those are excellent models. The High Court needs more like them. Clarence Thomas recently said to students that the tough cases were when what he wanted to do was different from what the law said. And he goes by the law. This should be a model philosophy for our justices. Your father, President Bush lost his reelection campaign for 3 main reasosn, as far as I can see. 1. he broke the no new taxes pledge 2. David Souter 3. Clinton convinced people we were in a Bush recession (which we had already come out of by the time Clinton was getting sworn in)

I urge you to learn from all three of these: 1. on taxes, you're doing great. Awesome job on the tax cut. 2. good job so far on judicial appointments. I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering, but I commend you on your nominations. 3. by staying engaged in the economic debate you'll serve yourself well

I have been thoroughly impressed with your handling of al Queida, Iraq, and terrorism. You have inspired confidence and have shown great leadership.

But I want to remind you that your Supreme Court pick(s) will be with us LONG after you have departed office. I urge you to avoid the tempation to find a "compromise" pick. Go for a Scalia or Thomas. Don't go for an O'Connor or Kennedy. To be specific, get someone who is pro-life. Roe v Wade is one of the worst court decisions I know of, and it's the perfect example of unrestrained judicial power.

I know the temptation will be tremendous on you to nominate a moderate. But remember who your true supporters are. I am not a important leader or politician. I am "simply" a citizen who has been an enthusiatic supporter of you. I am willing to accept compromise in many areas of government but I will watch your Court nomiantions extremely closely. What the Senate Dems are doing right now is disgusting, but as the President you have the bully pulpit to stop it. Democrats will back down if you turn up serious heat on them.

Moreover, I think public opinion is shifting towards the pro-life position. Dems will want you to nominate a moderate, but almost all will vote against you anyways. Pro-choice Repubs will likely still vote for you if you nominate a Scalia, after all, you campaigned on it. So Mr. President, I urge you to stick with your campaign statements and nominate justices who believe in judicial restraint, like Scalia and Thomas.

Happy Memorial Day and may God bless you and your family.

[Mister Baredog]

I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering,

Good letter. I agree with this statement. This will be a defining battle and I think it's coming soon, like this summer.

I also think that BUSH will "beat the DEMS" over the head with their obstruction, timing is everything. I'm ready for this fight as are millions of Americans, just let these MORONS try their IDIOTIC crap in the full light of day!

[votelife]

Freepers, rather than waiting to see what happens with Estrada, we need to take the lead. That means presuring Senators, special interest groups, media organizations, etc. This thread is meant to be an ongoing effort to get this man confirmed. For too many years liberals have had their way on the courts. Now, President Bush is in a position to move the courts to the right. The election of '02 showed that the country is with the President. I think it's time to let Daschle, Hillary, and Pelosi know this is Bush country. Are you with me! Let's FREEP these people.

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