Another Battle Begins - The Democrats work to kill another judicial nominee

NRO ^ | 07/23/02 | Byron York

[Theodore R.]

It may also be simply that the Republicans have no idea how to promote the Owen nomination. Lott and Hatch are not strong leaders -- in fact, who in his right mind would follow those two on any serious mission?

[ken5050]

$1.00 wager says I'm right...

[Area51]

"This one could go down," says another Republican

I tell ya, they ought to rename the Party name, to Cheese eating surrender Monkeys, or Neutered.

[rdb3]

Another Battle Begins - The Democrats work to kill another judicial nominee

I know this isn't your title, gubamyster. But something doesn't seem right (and I've not read any other posts in this thread yet).

"Another Battle Begins - The Democrats work to kill another judicial nominee nomination"

There. That's better.

At least this is what I hope is the deal. Killing the nominee would be over the top. ;-)

[rdb3]

The President must hold a news conference and introduce Owens to the public. No more Pickering nonsense in which they were too late to stop the derailment.

President Bush can go atop the Sears Tower in Chicago butt boonky naked on worldwide live television and say how good his next nominee will be. It won't matter.

Why?

Who controls the Senate Committee on the Judiciary?

Nuff said.

Sad, but true.

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

As soon as the congress goes on recess,BUSH should make a surprise televised announcement."I HAVE JUST MADE 800 RECESS APPOINTMENTS"!

[gramcam]

"I am greatly troubled by her near-unwavering support for positions of businesses and corporations
over that of injured individuals," said Massachusetts Democrat Edward Kennedy. "I am equally troubled
by Justice Owen's opinion over the important questions of a woman's right to choose."

How about political POSITION over that of an injured individual .... while you swim away, Mr Kennedy? And the important question of a woman's right to choose .... life??? I don't know how this man can stand to look at himself in the mirror!!!

[RJayneJ]

Thanks for the heads up! };^D)

[Paulie]

"The Democrats don't want to hand the Republicans a campaign issue..."

Surely you jest. The GOP's had issue after issue handed to them on a silver platter and the spineless fish never capatilize on it. They didn't even have the will to remove President Treason after he was impeached.

Why would the Dims be afraid to "hand them a campaign issue" now?

[Dog Gone]

You're right. The Republicans have never won an election on the issues. I forgot.

[Southack]

Don't be daft. You haven't heard the Dems talking about gun control much lately, have you?!

They aren't anxious to hand us another issue.

[F.J. Mitchell]

The Democrats (pardon my French) will oppose any and all honorable and qualified Judicial appointees-they demand that their own kind be appointed.

[MoscowMike]

Another Battle Begins - The Democrats work to kill another judicial nominee

What a relief! Usually the demoschmucks take about a month to slice the skin of judicial nominees off a ribbon at a time. It gets so tiresome, watching them laboriously construct a parody, and then torture their fictional character to death over a grinding span of weeks.

Now they're going to just kill em outright, quick and clean.

Whew

[Paulie]

"Don't be daft. You haven't heard the Dems talking about gun control much lately, have you?! They aren't anxious to hand us another issue."

Actually, I haven't. Okay - I'll take your word for it that they're avoiding giving the GOP any more ammunition. I'm just frustrated that (it seems to me) they haven't gone for the jugular despite numerous chances.

[RecallJeffords]

Because of the 9th Circuit opinion, the issue of judicial nominees may have some legs in close Senate elections. The issue of judicial nominees has been out of control since Jeffords sold his office. For the most part, legal issues are arcane but with the Pledge of Allegiance, school choice, etc., there may be some hay to be made. Abortion may be a holy sacrament in the Democratic Party, especially itsspecial interest groups, and it is up to Republicans to argue successfully that a commitment to unbridled abortion comes from the same judicial activists who legislate other issues from the bench, such as criminals' rights, etc. May not make a huge difference, but judicial nominees will go nowhere as long as Leahy chairs the committee.

And one other thing. It is disgusting that "Leaky" Leahy, the Chappaquidick Kid, Joe "Can I quote you on that" Biden, John "the AMbulance" Edwards," are sitting in moral judgment on anyone.

[Southack]

"Actually, I haven't. Okay - I'll take your word for it that they're avoiding giving the GOP any more ammunition. I'm just frustrated that (it seems to me) they haven't gone for the jugular despite numerous chances."

Republicans aren't playing smashmouth. They are practicing judo (i.e. use the opponent's own moves and energy against himself).

For the most part, right now that means "give the man enough rope to hang himself, then give him enough time to do so".

[lwoodham]

To hell with them, when is the next recess?

[LADY J]

These RATS are holding America hostage. When are our LEADERS going to rescue us????????

[Humal]

"Indeed, liberal interest groups, such as People for the American Way, the Alliance for Justice, and NARAL (National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League) have all compiled detailed reports attacking Owen's record."

This alone should justify her being appointed. Who was it that said, "You are known by the enemies you keep"?

[Stultis]

As soon as the congress goes on recess,BUSH should make a surprise televised announcement."I HAVE JUST MADE 800 RECESS APPOINTMENTS"!

If Bush did anything at all like that he would justifiably take heat for intolerably undermining the federalist principle of legislative advice and consent. OTOH the Senate's practice of bottling up nominations and avoiding votes by various devious means is even more intolerable. The president should therefore establish some criteria to decide when a candidate has experienced clearly excessive delay or avoidance of Senate confirmation, and then appoint any and all such (whatever the number and whatever the office) during each recess.