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<p>Judge for Yourself Are Senate Democrats determined to keep believers off the bench?</p> <p>A study of the earliest federal judicial nominees reveals that they were expected to be of the highest character, display sober temperament, experience no incidents of moral turpitude, and profess a belief in God and the Bible. A federal judge's public display of faith was considered to be a mark of the highest ethical standards and an indication of fairness and concern for all who would seek justice in the courts.</p>

This past Friday night, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was feted in Beverly Hills where he received the Ronald Reagan Presidential Freedom Award. The dinner, hosted by Nancy Reagan, is the annual event for the Reagan Presidential Library. Mrs. Reagan was on hand, with daughter Patti, but her son Ron was not invited, nor was her stepson Michael Reagan, the nationally syndicated conservative radio show host. quot;This means a great deal to me, to receive a medal from Mrs. Reagan and have it named after Ronald Reagan,quot; Giuliani told the crowd. He also claimed Reagan was his role model....