Thursday, October 27th 2005
Bush Loses, Conservatives Win
We all knew it was coming: Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nomination to the Supreme Court. I think this will be looked back upon as a major turning point in the Bush presidency. Up until now, conservatives have been willing to go along with Bush even as he was pushing arguably “liberal” policies. This newly found resistance comes a couple years too late, so it’s about time. The question is whether Bush moves even further left or rejoins his base. His choice for the next nominee will help answer that question.
Here’s a list of possible nominees. I’m personally very much in favor of Janice Rogers Brown, as I’ve mentioned time and again. Another great choice would be Alex Kozinski. And apparently, some at Berkeley think John Yoo is on Bush’s list… I personally doubt it, but it would be fun to see the reaction.
Good riddance to bad garbage!
Comment by ktp — 10/27/2005 @ 4:39 pm
As the poster formerly known on this board as Sob! Waah! Grrr!, I’d just like to say….
Comment by YAAAYYY-Y-Y-Y!!!!! — 10/27/2005 @ 11:35 pm
Liberals have to understand that who Bush picks as our supreme court justice has NOTHING to do with international issues, those were given to the Executive Branch during the New Deal and no court is willing to take the president’s international powers away. And really, social issues are not going to change the way the world revolves aroudn the sun. It’s that simple. Pro life/ pro choice, it doesn’t really matter. The real issues are often outside the scope of the Supreme court.
Comment by DTI — 10/28/2005 @ 10:14 am
Janice Brown for Supreme court.
Comment by DTI — 10/28/2005 @ 10:16 am
“Liberals have to understand that who Bush picks as our supreme court justice has NOTHING to do with international issues”
Maybe you’re defining “international issues” differently than I would, but look at Hamdi v. Rumsfeld and Rasul v. Bush for cases in which the Supreme Court has intervened. How Bush has conducted the “war on terror” is in large part up for judicial review, and is most certainly a legitimate issue to ask a potential nominee.
That being said, I just hope we don’t get a firebreathing theocrat. To date (and to my suprise), Bush hasn’t nominated someone to the Supreme Court I would vote against if I were a Senator.
Comment by Donald — 10/28/2005 @ 12:00 pm
What Bush is probably going to do is pick the most conservative judge whom sailed through confirmation as an appelate judge, like Roberts. This will make it more difficult to justify opposing the judge to the supreme court.
Comment by Michael — 10/28/2005 @ 11:50 pm
And it’s…Sam Alito!
Comment by YAAAYYY-Y-Y-Y!!!!! — 10/31/2005 @ 6:12 am