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Bush to Nominate Roberts for Chief Justice
FoxNews ^ | Sept 5, 2005

Posted on 09/05/2005 4:39:35 AM PDT by TomGuy

Newsreaders on FoxNews just said a 'Senior administration spokesman' has said Bush plans to nominate Roberts for Chief Justice position.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: chiefjustice; johnroberts; judgeroberts; scotus
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To: TomGuy

I think that's crazy. Passing over Scalia/Thomas is crazy. Giving the CJ to an unknown factor is crazy.


This is form over function as far as I can tell: expediency in the nominating process is not nearly as important as the outcome of a lifetime appointment.


281 posted on 09/05/2005 7:02:44 AM PDT by Petronski (I love Cyborg.)
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To: ChronicMA
Youth is a top priority on all picks!

You got that right. We need young original intent judges to protect and defend our Constitution for the long term.
282 posted on 09/05/2005 7:06:37 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: gopwinsin04
Interesting contrast of the Chucks.

Chuck Todd right on the money, Chuck Schumer still a dummy.

Today Chuck Schumer the quintessential pseudo-intellectual put fought his choice for Chief Justice. Chuck things the President should appoint Justice Sandra Day O'Conner to act as CJ for an interim period of 1 year.

283 posted on 09/05/2005 7:08:15 AM PDT by hflynn ( Soros wouldn't make any sense even if he spelled his name backwards)
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To: Marysecretary
I had read that Scalia would resign if he didn't get chief justice. I think this is a slap in the face to both he and Thomas.


They are big boys. They can pout some other time. They most likely were never going to be chosen based upon historical precedent where only three [3] sitting AJs have been elevated to the CJ position.
284 posted on 09/05/2005 7:12:39 AM PDT by deport (If you want something bad enough, there's someone who will sell it to you. Even the truth your way.)
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To: hflynn

Barf Alert! Sandy wishes she could be CJ for a year...


285 posted on 09/05/2005 7:13:38 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: maica

I agree. The stuff you find in regular clothing outlets are made to portray our young girls as sluts, and the boys as machomen. Give me uniforms any time! Kids behave better in uniforms.


286 posted on 09/05/2005 7:13:49 AM PDT by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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To: deport

I would not be upset by a Scalia resignation.

We can not assume that we will have conservative Presidents elected as far as the eye can see.

The more young conservatives on the Supreme Court, the better.

Anyone who wants to retire (whether a conservative or a liberal justice) while Bush can pick their replacement has my support.


287 posted on 09/05/2005 7:17:14 AM PDT by ChronicMA
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To: ohioWfan

I hope you're right. Scalia's one of the good guys!


288 posted on 09/05/2005 7:19:09 AM PDT by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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To: Soul Seeker

I never realized that the CJ had to also go through those disgusting hearings. I don't wonder Thomas didn't want it. Once is enough for anyone. I just pray Dubya is making the right choice. If the loony left is worried, that's probably good enough for me.


289 posted on 09/05/2005 7:21:23 AM PDT by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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To: mathluv

Now, he should nominate Janice Rogers Brown for O'Connor's position (since she's already made it through h@ll once, and they have no way to castigate her again for no reason.) and since she's an excellent jurist (and also in the mold of Scalia and Thomas) she's be great!


290 posted on 09/05/2005 7:21:46 AM PDT by Maigrey (1-800-PrayerWarrior - Just a ping away)
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To: TomGuy

That oughta get Katrina off the front page.


291 posted on 09/05/2005 7:22:28 AM PDT by Let's Roll ( "Congressmen who ... undermine the military ... should be arrested, exiled or hanged" - A. Lincoln)
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U.S. President Bush announces John Roberts, left, as his Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee in the Oval Office of the White House Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, in Washington. President Bush on Monday nominated John Roberts to succeed William H. Rehnquist as chief justice, and called on the Senate to confirm him before the Supreme Court opens its fall term on Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

292 posted on 09/05/2005 7:23:52 AM PDT by deport (If you want something bad enough, there's someone who will sell it to you. Even the truth your way.)
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To: Marysecretary

The kids in Baltimore who go to some of the public schools wear uniforms. The performance and behavior in these schools is superior to the usual public schools. I wonder if the uniforms change the child or the chance to attend a school with structure attracts kids who will succeed no matter what. Either way, it is a great idea.


293 posted on 09/05/2005 7:25:48 AM PDT by maica (Do not believe the garbage the media is feeding you back home. ---Allegra (in Iraq))
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To: TomGuy

Now let's nominate Janice Rogers Brown for AJ.


294 posted on 09/05/2005 7:26:23 AM PDT by jimfree (Freep and Ye shall find)
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To: ohioWfan

I thought it was exceptional fo have a Chief Justice named from outside the court. That seems to be more reasonable too.


295 posted on 09/05/2005 7:26:59 AM PDT by SolomoninSouthDakota (Daschle is gone.)
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To: Redmen4ever

Yes


296 posted on 09/05/2005 7:27:29 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Maigrey

My thoughts exactly!


297 posted on 09/05/2005 7:27:44 AM PDT by ohioWfan (If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray......)
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To: SolomoninSouthDakota
It's exceptional to have a Chief Justice named from INSIDE the court.

(A fact that most of us clearly didn't know...........I'm giving myself the excuse that I was a lot younger when Rehnquist was chosen, and can't remember that it was HE who was the exception).

298 posted on 09/05/2005 7:29:58 AM PDT by ohioWfan (If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray......)
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To: TomGuy
I guess Ann C won't be pleased.


299 posted on 09/05/2005 7:32:37 AM PDT by VRWCmember
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To: College Repub
Scalia or Roberts for top dog?....Long term strategy for best conservative verdicts?...

Personally don't have enough validated information to decide...

Just glad both will be on it.

300 posted on 09/05/2005 7:34:20 AM PDT by squirt-gun
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