Posted on 07/01/2005 4:47:59 PM PDT by churchillbuff
Word up!
So do I
I disagree. Nominate somewith with a proven federal appeallate record. Brown has been a state court judge dealing with state court issues, which are very different than the constitutional ones which come before the US Supreme Court. Plus, some judges start acting differently once they get a lifetime federal appointment- Brown has been an elected judge til now.
She's probably be fine, but there's no need to chance it when there's a rock-solid bet like Luttig on deck.
That's not true. State supreme courts deal with federal constitutional issues every day. O'Connor came out of a state court of appeal (Arizona); she wasn't even on that state's top court.
The more Ted (the Swimmer) Kennedy whines like a stuck pig the better. Janice Brown for SPJ !
Happy Birthday US of AAAAAAAAAA...
"That's not true. State supreme courts deal with federal constitutional issues every day. O'Connor came out of a state court of appeal (Arizona); she wasn't even on that state's top court."
From a strategic standpoint, nominating Janice Rogers Brown would be a good move. Let the Dems try to shoot her down, in what will likely be a highly public display of hypocrisy. And, I've read enough of her opinions to think that this lady is constructionist to the core. This is not exactly the politically popular view for being elected in her state, so there's no motive for her to misstate her position that I can see.
My personal pick is Judge Brown...first and foremost, a women and she's black...now that's another first kinda like Condi Rice.
Yep...no namby pambies. Real conservatives. How 'bout Mark Levin?
"That's not true. State supreme courts deal with federal constitutional issues every day"
No they don't- I used to work for one. We very rarely dealt with a federal constitutional issue. Tort cases, criminal cases, that kind of thing was our bread and butter.
"O'Connor came out of a state court of appeal (Arizona)"
So did David Souter.
One caveat- we did deal with constitutional issues in the criminal context- 4th amendment issues, that kind of thing.
But there's a wide range of federal constitutional issues which have nothing to do with criminal law. And we very, very rarely dealt with those.
Not like she was pandering to conservatives out in California. :) Anyway, if you read her writing, there is very little doubt about the sincerity of her opinions.
I'd suggest Ann Coulter, Olsen or Bork, in that order.
"now that's another first kinda like Condi Rice."
... and the opposition already has egg on their collective (collectivist?) faces, due to some notable missteps and crudity in their attempts to undermine Condi. Nominate Janice Rogers Brown, and when the brouhaha starts to heat up, haunt them with every racist or perceived racist comment and political cartoon that was ever directed at Conoleeza Rice. Field day.
No argument there, friend...
Janice Rogers Brown was the first person I thought of when I heard the news.
Then I thought of how the left-wing organizations have geared up for her...too much lead time.
And being black won't get them to cut her any slack. Look at the Hell they put Justice Thomas through - making up lies and bringing in a former associate to try to nail him.
I cannot believe anyone would subject themselves to the feeding frenzy that will accompany the nomination.
Frankly, I wish there was a movie type ending to this - such as an unknown who has been under the radar, but is a true Conservative, and who would confuse all the sharks circling, waiting for blood in the water.
Janice Rogers Brown would be an excellent choice. I'd love to see the DemocRATS fighting against her getting that job. We are exposing 'RAT racism more and more everyday.
"Then I thought of how the left-wing organizations have geared up for her...too much lead time."
Any "dirt" has already been exposed, and I know of very little ammo other than her obvious distaste for certain socialist pet programs that have a highly emotional appeal. That would be true of any conservative, though.
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