John Roberts Confirmed
Roberts becomes nation's 17th chief justice. The vote was 78-22. Democrats split 23 for, 22 against. This was a foregone conclusion. As mentioned earlier this week, he is a moderate conservative - yes, moderate, much like neo-cons, don't think women should work, either. Now the big fight is about to unfold as Bush is set to announce a new candidate. One rumor I heard is Harriet Miers. Miers has never been a judge. This seems to make her a top candidate: 1) she has no record for Democrats to attack and 2) Bush loves people with no experience at the job he appoints them for......example: FEMA head Mike "Brownie you're doin a heckuv a job" Brown.
This also got me to thinking, maybe Brownie could have been the new Chief Justice. The Chief Justice is the administrator of the court. Just think, Brownie used to be the administrator of Horse Judges, so maybe Chief Justice would have been a perfect fit!
This also got me to thinking, maybe Brownie could have been the new Chief Justice. The Chief Justice is the administrator of the court. Just think, Brownie used to be the administrator of Horse Judges, so maybe Chief Justice would have been a perfect fit!
By Chuck - 9/30/2005
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Then again, Brownie did get fired from Horse Judge Administrator, so maybe it wouldn't work. Or maybe that would make him even more credible in Bush's eyes? Who knows.
I like your idea Chuck. Horse judges do have a lot of similarities to Supreme Court Justices.
I saw Schumer on The Daily Show last night talking about why he voted against Roberts. He sited Robert's unwillingness to answer questions as important because "he will effect an entire generation." I think that is a strategic vote and a strategic answer. You can be sure the next nominee is not going to be as smart or articulate as John Roberts. I think Schumer and other D's are trying to make it more difficult for the next nominee to dodge questions, particularly if she has little experience as Chuck mentioned. I say she because I'm certain it will be a woman.
I think Dems played the Roberts vote perfect. The 23-22 vote almost seems pre-planned. They didn't want to let him coast 97-3, and they didn't want to look like jerks (55-45).
and they did a good job of outlining what they want from a Bush nominee.
I think Bush will appoint a hardcore conservative, which will get filibustered. Bush will do this simply to rally support from the the base. He cannot lose support from any other section (because no one supports bush anymore, except that base)
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