Posted on 11/18/2004 4:04:39 PM PST by conservativecorner
(CNSNews.com) - Pro-life activists, seeking to derail the appointment of Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Arlen Specter to the chairmanship of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will not get a chance to personally argue their case with Majority Leader Bill Frist.
A coalition of pro-life religious leaders did meet with Frist's aides Tuesday, but any efforts to persuade Frist about Specter's fitness to serve as Judiciary chairman will have to be done from afar.
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, director of the Christian Defense Coalition, said Frist's top aide cited scheduling problems that would preclude a meeting with Frist from taking place.
"It is deeply troubling that Senator Frist could not find the time to sit down and discuss the Arlen Specter situation with national leaders and clergy from the pro-life/pro-family community. It clearly shows a profound lack of respect and understanding toward the very people who re-elected President Bush and gave the Republicans majorities in both the House and Senate," Mahoney stated.
"The reality that Senator Frist must now understand is, don't dismiss and ignore us today and expect our enthusiastic support in 2008 if you decide to run for president," Mahoney added.
Despite initial concerns over whether Specter, as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, would give President Bush's conservative judicial nominees fair hearings, Frist Wednesday sounded like the issue had already been decided.
"Today he had the opportunity to make some comments, which were received very well by members of the (Republican) caucus," Frist said, adding that he was anxious to resolve the issue over who will chair the committee.
In addition to handling the president's nominations to the lower federal courts, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee could soon be dealing with one or more Bush nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Hmmm, now, don't be shy and tell me what you REALLY feel,
...were you smiling when you said that...?
LOL
:o
Well stated. Not sure if it is 51 or 52 percent Bush earned, but know for sure it was many more than the Republican base. Had to be a very diverse electorate including many Dems that voted for him. If we push too hard we will only hurt ourselves in the end. I believe Specter will cooperate and I have confidence in our Senators.
I sure was. :-D
Would you be interested in a post in the innaugural "America First Party" administration? ;)
I want to know if Bush visited the "Death Mask" wing of the Clinton Lie-bury while he was there re-writing history...
Republican or not, these assholes need to be brought down a notch or two. Sunning in their power, they forget who gave them that position.
My fear too. I shall watch closely how all this unfolds.
Some things never change.
...It's mind-blowing all of the respected people (including that wussy hugh hewitt) that bent over and crawled into bed with King Loony Tune Arlen...from the top down...unreal. Every step of the way giving us a smile and a wave...holding our children for phot-ops...unbelievable.
Is Mahoney domiciled in Tennessee?
Just like the last time.
What on earth happened to him since impeachment? He was very good as a House Manager.
He acknowledged all of the phone calls and e-mails he received and that he knows that he owes them.
I admit that was decent and respectful. At least he isn't openly arrogant like some of the others.
He said that in the 2 years he has been in judiciary, Specter hadn't done anything to go against Bushs nominees. But, he said, if in the future he (Specter) doesn't live up to his promises, then Graham said he (Graham) could be held responsible by the constituents.
He's willing to put himself on the line here. I wonder whether Graham would lead the fight against Specter, if Snarlin' Arlen decides to kick up his heels, or turn squishy.
Just a thought: I wonder why Sessions is going along with crowd.
If someone had told me 2 months ago that this would be our big problem, I would have taken it.
Doesn't matter as Frist leads that body known as the United States Senate which confirms judges, enacts legislation and creates bills that effect each and every citizen, not just those in Tennessee.
Sounds to me, Poohbah, that your gripe isn't really with a non-resident of TN wishing to meet with Frist, but a Christian non-resident of TN wishing to do so.
AAAAAMEN!
Why go all out to alienate Sen. Frist, who is trying his best to help us?
We are alienating Sen.Frist? I just read an article that Frist will not grant a hearing to the leader of the Christian Coalition. Who is alienating who?
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