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Posted on 10/09/2002 5:29:06 AM PDT by SJackson
Edited on 04/22/2004 11:47:16 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
We'd just as soon stop writing about judicial politics. But then Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy pulls a stunt like the one he did yesterday to block appeals-court nominee Dennis Shedd, and we really have no choice.
Mr. Leahy pulled a fast one on both Senate rules and courtesy by reneging on his multiple promises to give Judge Shedd a committee vote this fall. In the process he took a special slap at retiring Senator Strom Thurmond. A fellow South Carolinian, Mr. Shedd used to work for Mr. Thurmond when he was chairman of Judiciary. Mr. Leahy had assured the Senator as recently as last week that Judge Shedd would get a vote. He'd made similar promises to Senators Hatch, Grassley and Brownback, among others.
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Oh, and I know that "constructionist" and "activist" are often mutually exclusive. What I mean by that is that the circuits and supremes should pull up any case they can in which the law is not strictly constructionist, and rule that the law is void.
Time to fight back, and hard.
What's your suggested action?
Glad you asked...
Firstly, Reagan knew when it was time to take his problems to the American people. He always portrayed the democrats as they realy were, obstructionists, they did not like to have the spotlight on them in that fashion.
Secondly, directly, Bush should hold or withdraw any more names with a short, public announcement, at a news conference. Name Leahy and his cohorts. Explain it to the American people, how they are being denied a voice in the courts because of a handful of demagogues, there is nothing to lose, his people are being cast aside by the democrats.
Yes, but in the process they are hurting all endangered Democratic incumbents by enraging the conservative base in MN, SD, GA etc. The RATS are only hurting their own.
And I certainly agree that the president must use the bully pulpit on this and label the obstructionists for the American people. Enough is enough.
Miguel Estrada May be Next Victim Of Judiciary's 'Gang Of Ten'
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: September 09, 2002; Author: Paul M. WeyrichToward Priscilla Owen, Not Even The Pretense Of Fairness
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: August 01, 2002; Author: John NowackiThe Owen Nomination: Liberals Don't Let Truth Stand In Their Way
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: July 18, 2002; Author: John NowackiDemocrats Hold Judicial Nominations for 406 Days and Counting
Source: CNSNEWS.com; Published: June 21, 2002; Author: Christine HallJudge The Senate Judiciary Committee Not By What It Says, But What It Has Done
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: | June 06, 2002; Author: John NowackiThe Left Keeps Trying -- And Failing -- To Smear Brooks Smith
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: May 16, 2002; Author: John NowackiPickering Battle Places Congress on Verge of 'Institutional Crisis'
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: March 07, 2002; Author: Jeff JohnsonMake them pay for 'Borking': David Limbaugh rebukes spineless Republicans to support Pickering
Source: WorldNetDaily.com; Published: March 5, 2002; Author: David LimbaughThe GOP's Post-Pickering Strategy
Source: National Review Online; Published: March 1, 2002; Author: Byron YorkPickering Fight Shows Liberals At Their Worst
Source: Roll Call.com; Publblished: February 21, 2002; Author: Mort KondrackeStill Pestering Pickering
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: February 19, 2002; Author: John NowackiDismantling Democracy through Judicial Activism
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: February 12, 2002; Author:Tom Jipping'A Troubling Pattern': Ideology Over Truth In Judicial Confirmations
Source: Too Good Reports; Published: February 10, 2002; Author: Paul E. ScatesDemocrats Blast Bush Judicial Nominee
Source: CNSNEWS.com; Published: February 08, 2002; Susan JonesThe Next Big Fight: The first major judicial-confirmation battle of the Bush administration.
Source: National Review: Published: Feburary 6, 2002; Author:Byron YorkSYMPOSIUM Q: Should the Senate Take Ideology into Account in Judicial Confirmations
Source: INSIGHT magazine; Published: February 4, 2002;
Authors:
Ralph G. Neas -- YES: The ideology of nominees for the federal judiciary matters more now than ever
Roger Pilon -- NO: Since judges apply law, not make it, the Senate's concern should be with judicial temperamentWhat is the Judiciary Committee Trying to Hide?
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: January 29, 2002; Author: Thomas L. JippingBlasting Conservative Judges: Liberals Launch Their Campaign
Source: cnsnews.com; Published: January 24 2002; Matt PyeattJudicial Confirmation Lies, Deception and Cover-up
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: December 11, 2001; Author: Thomas L. JippingSenator Leahy Does Not Meet His Own Standards
Source:.cnsnews.com; Published: December 07, 2001; Author: By John NowackiSenator Daschle Must Remove 'Leaky Leahy' From Judiciary Committee
Source: Too Good Reports; Published: December 4, 2001; Author: Rev. Louis P. SheldonA Disgraceful Blocking of Nominees
Source: The Wall Street Journal (ltr to ed) Published December 3, 2001Mr. Leahy's Fuzzy Math
Source: Washington Times;Published: December 3, 2001; Author:EditorialSen. Patrick Leahy; Our Constitutional Conscience?
Source: Too Good Reports; Published: December 2, 2001; Author: Paul E. ScatesJudicial confirmations called significantly low
Source: Washington Times; Published: November 30, 2001; Author: Audrey HudsonPatrick Leahy - Words Do Kill
Source: PipeBombNews.com; Published: November 29, 2001; Author: William A. MayerJudicial Profiling
Source: The Wall Street Journal; Published: November 27, 2001Sen. Leahy's judicial hostages
Source: Washington Times; Published: November 21, 2001Judges Delayed is Justice Denied
Source: CNSNews.com ; Published: November 20, 2001; Author: Thomas L. JippingPartisanship is Prevalent with Leahy's Judicial Confirmations
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: November 15, 2001; Author: John NowackiLeahy And Daschle Are Coming Face To Face With Their Own Words
Obedient Democrats
Source: CNSNEWS.com; Published October 26, 2001; Author: Thomas L. JippingWhy is Daschle Blocking Judges needed to Try Terrorists when we Catch them?
Source: Banner of Liberty; Published: October 26, 2001; Author: Mary MostertPat Leahy's Passive Aggressive Game
Source: CNSNews.com; Published: October 25, 2001; Author: John NowackiOperation Obstruct Justice
Source: Washington Times; Published: October 25, 2001; Author: T.L.JippingDaschle wins struggle over judicial nominations
Source: The Washington Times; Published: Oct 24, 2001; Author: Dave BoyerLeahy doctrine ensures judicial gridlock
Source: Washington Times; Published October 22, 2001Senate's judicial powergrab: Tom Jipping tracks Dems' assault on courts
Source: WorldNetDaily.com; Published: June 28, 2001; Author: Tom JippingDems Will Shut Down Judicial Confirmations
Source: CNSNews.com Commentary from the Free Congress Foundation; Published: June 13, 2001;
Author: Thomas L. Jipping
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W does not have the luxury of being able to merely accuse the Dems of this until they offer this type of horrific proof. You and I know that even WITH this type of horrific proof, there will STILL be Dems comparing these actions to that of the same taken by Pubs when x42 was Pres.
W also has been saddled with the situation of fewer Pubs in the Senate than he was supposed to have, thanks to that jerk, Jeffords, too.
W is doing an excellent job, given the rotten deck he's been dealt.
Here's another thing to ponder: What if (and I truly believe this IS true) the DNC is the REAL reason those dock workers in CA are giving our economy such a blow? If the economy isn't doing badly enough...the Dems INVENT trouble to take it down.
Just remember you are on the side of the good guys, and stop ranting about those that are trying. It's much more difficult to do what W and his team do every day, than to sit back and write about how badly he (IYHO) is doing on one of the hundreds of problems he's faced and deals with in a day!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GEORGE! --IT'S SO REFRESHING TO HAVE A PRESIDENT WE CAN BE PROUD OF!!!
NordP
Dissent keeps this country strong. We had the dems all in lockstep for clinton, regardless of what he did. This country suffered thru eight long years because "not one" democrat would speak up.
The subject of your post dealt with your opinion that W should do what Reagan did and "take it to the people." I responded that it seems in this day and age, that really bad things have to take place and be used as an example in order to WAKE people up to those that are doing the bad things. THEN and only then, will the President have the proof he needs to do what you suggest...
Then, you post back that "dissent keeps this country strong." Your REAL agenda is showing!
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