Posted on 04/12/2010 9:48:47 AM PDT by Ben Mugged
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, one of the top Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Monday morning that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been mentioned as a possible nominee to the Supreme Court.
"I even heard the name Hillary Clinton today, and that would be an interesting person in the mix," Hatch said on NBC's "Today Show."
The senator said he would not pre-judge whether any potential nominee would be an appropriate candidate to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, but he had general praise for the secretary of state.
"I happen to like Hillary Clinton, I think she's done agood job for the Democrats -- Secretary of State's position," Hatch said, "and I have high respect for her, and think a great deal of her."
Hatch said the confirmation process for President Obama's nominee could go smoothly.
"If the president picks somebody who is clearly qualified, there is no question we can get that person through in a relatively short period of time," he said. "On the other hand, if he picks an activist judge... we ought to do everything in our power to defeat that person."
The short list of potential nominees is said to include Federal Appellate Judge Diane Wood, Solicitor General Elena Kagan and Federal Judge Merrick Garland.
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Actually, the Wee Wee could probably do much worse than pick the
world's smartest and most charming woman. The Kenyan has
repeatedly demonstrated an uncanny knack for greatly exceeding my
worst expectations.
Just another poster boy for TERM LIMITS!!
That’s pretty big talk for a guy (Hatch) on the spine replacement waiting list.
What a nauseating prospect that opens up.
Will someone pass me the Liquid Tums please?
Thank you.
This is not a serious consideration.....
You shoulda known Frank Moss . He was the only guy in America that could make Hatch seem humble .
Orrin, put the jack and coke down and step slowly away from the bar.
Utter nonsense. Too many ethical warts.
We don't need Hatch's help in agreeing on any more SCOTUS nominees from Dim presidents. And is he still pushing the so-called Dream Act?
This is a fake-out / rope-a-GOP - they are going to float several loonies and while we’re distracted some no-name will come up - the looniest of all. The Senate will roll over and we’ll all pray the Supreme Court has no more vacancies for the next seven months.
Why doncha retire already? Geez.
The Peter Principle is alive and well, thank you. (This applies to both names in the quote.)
People like him are why I’m concerned about “republcans” taking back congress. I hope it’s not “republicans in name only”.
Hatch just likes making headlines, hasn’t the guts to make news or even opinions of his own, so he drops names that are candy to journalists of similar grit.
Can someone send this idiot to the asylum where he belongs.
Is there any doubt that Hillary’s FBI files have some dirt on Mr. Hatch?
Evita is universally reputed as a liar and worse, yet the MSM continues to treat her in a way equivalent with politicians and other officials of demonstrated character and personal integrity.
NO distinction is made by the MSM. This is the same MSM which never hesitates to editorialize (in the most biased way possible) on the character or careers of Liberal public figures.
How about YOU name SOMEONE from the GOP that would stand a snow balls chance in hell of getting through now?
Sometimes, the devil we know is better than the ones we don't.
Face it, until we do what WE need to to - which we didn't in 2008 - and get the power in Congress/Senate out of the hands of the traitors, there is NO CHANCE a GOP conservative/lib or otherwise, will get through the process.
Hatch is just being pragmatic. "My way or the highway" doesn't work if you HAVE no way.
So lets dig in and fight every minute from now to Nov. and make sure OUR voices/choices will count. Give our reps the tools to work with...called a "MAJORITY".
Sitting here in FR being nattering nabobs doesn't accomplish a thing.)
Moron.
Both of them.
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