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To: skaterboy; All

I know that's how it looks, but if you all haven't see Brit Hume's show today - be sure and watch it. I was feeling the same way until I heard what Michael Barone had to say about it. Barone says he's convinced Specter has gotten the message and will deliver for Bush - or else.

But .. Barone also mentioned that Specter is a leader on tort reform (which is also part of the judiciary committee's role), and Specter is needed to champion that cause for Bush.

Also .. Barone mentioned that Specter is more easily controlled as the chairman than he would be as just a member of the committee. As just a member, he could align himself with the left and cause Bush all kinds of problems (Cici agreed with that assessment).

So .. while I'm suspicious .. let's just see what happens when Judge Thomas comes up for Chief Justice. Schumer has already said there is going to be a fight.


129 posted on 11/17/2004 4:36:55 PM PST by CyberAnt (Where are the dem supporters? - try the trash cans in back of the abortion clinics.)
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To: CyberAnt
Specter is more easily controlled as the chairman than he would be as just a member of the committee. As just a member, he could align himself with the left and cause Bush all kinds of problems

This is pure rot. Specter figured himself a shoo-in for the job when he made his idiotic and infamous "litmus test" remarks on November 3rd.

Specter screwed us before...and it won't matter whether he's chairman or a member, he'll screw us again.

Once again, ours has devolved to The Stupid Party.

132 posted on 11/17/2004 10:42:20 PM PST by Prime Choice (STFU ACLU.)
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