[DoctorMichael]

Senator Scumbag and the other usual suspects are at it again.

Get ready to lose another of Bush's appointees, folks.

[Steve_Seattle]

This sounds like one of those "litmus tests" that the Democrats always accuse the REPUBLICANS of having for judicial nominees. But the a**hole press rarely calls them on it, rarely points out that the Democrats' litmus test on abortion is arguably stronger than any litmus test the Republicans might have.

[Steve_Seattle]

Does anyone know if Leahy (Irish name) is a Catholic? If so, why is it always Catholics like Kennedy and Mikulski who take the lead on abortion rights, and why do so-called conservative Catholics like my father go along with it and give pro-abortion Democrats their uncritical and unwavering support?

[denydenydeny]

that news was up on Planned Parenthood's Web site before it was even communicated to the Republicans on the committee or the Justice Department.

No comment.

[willyone]

Leahy is a disgusting slug. What is even more disgusting is Bushs failure to take action on this. What is wrong with him? He could have had every one of his picks sail through had he gone on the attack and demanded they be approved as part of the WOT. Now the moment has passed and it appears he will have a hard time getting anything through. Kissing up to animals does not work George. Your Mr.Nice Guy has blown up in your face. Your dad played nice with the tax increase. Enough said.

[Red Jones]

I wish our natin's news media would do its job and communicate clearly to the americans just how bad the dems are in this process. People hear on the news that a dem blocked somebody, then they hear that a repub blocked somebody. They think it's all fair. They have no idea how bad it is, thanks to the news media keeping them basically ignorant. The ethic that we should have is that the media should inform the citizens in the congressman's home district just exactly how bad he is behaving. They won't do that now because they know it means electing a republican. So, that is how we get dysfunctional in our public life.

[DoctorMichael]

From the NOW website........................

NOW Opposes Nomination of Priscilla Owen To Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
July 19, 2002

"Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen's penchant for judicial activism may have earned her Bush's nomination to the Fifth Circuit, but it should not win her a seat on the Court of Appeals," said National Organization for Women (NOW) President Kim Gandy. "NOW and other supporters of a fair court system are calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Owen's nomination."

"We've seen Judge Owen use the courtroom to further her narrow beliefs and ideals, going so far as to virtually re-write laws rather than fairly interpret them. The last thing the Fifth Circuit needs is more judges who can't leave their political ideologies at the door," Gandy said. "For example, Owen supports 'stricter interpretation' of the Texas law requiring girls younger than 18 to inform their parents before obtaining an abortion. In every case that came before the Texas Supreme Court last spring in which a young woman sought a bypass of the parental notification law, Judge Owen voted against granting the bypass."

"Even White House Counsel and former fellow Texas Supreme Court Justice Alberto Gonzales referred to Owen's extremist position in a reproductive rights case as an 'unconscionable act of judicial activism,'" Gandy said. "Owen has been described as being on the 'far right wing' of the Texas Court, even more to the right than Bush's own appointees to that court when he was governor. A judge whose political zealotry prevents fair application of the law has no place on the federal bench."

"In addition to disdaining women's rights, Owen has demonstrated a commitment to money over morality," Gandy said. "In 1994, Enron endorsed her and contributed $8,600 to her successful Texas Supreme court bid. Two years later, she wrote the majority opinion that reduced Enron's school taxes by $15 million, and according to Texans for Public Justice that court ruled in Enron's favor in five out of six cases. Now a household name for corruption, Enron contributed more money to Owen than any other corporation."

"Women's rights supporters across the country will be contacting the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee via phone, fax and e-mail to demand they reject the Priscilla Owen nomination," Gandy said. "NOW is keeping tabs on how every Senator votes on judicial nominations--and their commitment to women's rights will surely be reflected in women's votes."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: REBECCA FARMER, 202-628-8669 ext. 116

[Mudboy Slim]

"Get ready to lose another of Bush's appointees, folks."

Hey Doc, are you FRench?! Yer waaaay too quick to surrender!! LOL!!

Do you really think Pro-Abortionists have a winning issue Bashing a State Parental Notification Law/Ruling?! Nawwww...it's time fer the Right to put our fists down the throats of these anti-American Leftist pantywaists!!!

GRASS-ROOT PITCHFORKERS...UNITE!! NO RETREAT!! NO SURRENDER!!!

FReegards...MUD