Posted on 11/08/2004 12:08:08 AM PST by GeneralHavoc
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl would certainly make a great Senate Judiciary Chairman, and would be far less controversial than the liberal Specter, who conservatives trust about as far as they can throw Ted Kennedy. Kyl has a lifetime American Conservative Union rating of 97 and is well respected by leaders on the Hill.
Senate staffers said last week that discussions are under way to consider whether Mr. Specter should serve as the Judiciary Committee chairman or elect an alternative committee member. Sen. Charles E. Grassley, Iowa Republican, is the most senior committee member next to the current chairman, Sen. Orrin G. Hatch of Utah, but has indicated he wants to remain the head of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.
Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, is next after Mr. Specter in seniority and is under consideration as a prospective chairman.
I think Grasslley is inclined to stay on Finance...can't say that I blame him. I have emailed to encourage him to consider chairing Judiciary if he gets a chance.
Kyl would be fine. This is progress! Let's keep it up!
Either of them on a bad day is better than Snarlin' Arlen
Woo hoo! Making progress!
GRASSROOTSPA CALL TO ACTION
STOP SPECTER FROM BLOCKING BUSH'S JUDGES
Contact Senator Frist
202-224-3135
Contact Senator Santorum
202-224-6324
Tell them in no uncertain terms that Specter cannot be made Senate Judiciary Chairman
Do NOT take "no" for an answer!
Bush has no Mandate?
Just say "NO" To Specter's Games!
Senate Judiciary Committee GOP Members
Contact Senator Orrin Hatch
202-224-5251
Contact Senator Charles Grassley
202-224-3744
Contact Senator Jon Kyl
202-224-4521
Contact Senator Mike DeWine
202-224-2315
Contact Senator Jeff Sessions
202-224-4124
Contact Senator Lindsey Graham
-202-224-5972
Contact Senator Larry Craig
202-224-2752
Contact Senator Saxby Chambliss
202-224-3521
Contact Senator John Cornyn
202-224-2934
John Kyl would make an excellent chair of the Judiciary. He is the best senator we have in Arizona. In fact I think he may make an excellent candidate for POTUS in 2008.
Kyl for Senate Judiciary Committee Chair!
I am partial to Cornyn. Okay, I may be a bit biased but he does have solid experience.
ANYONE other than Specter is a win.
We all know Specter is going to try to pull something if he gets the seat, and I sure as heck don't feel comfortable having him lead the fight to get W's Judge's confirmed.
"John Kyl would make an excellent chair of the Judiciary"
I agree, and YES he is our best senator here in AZ.
GrassrootsPA also has a campaign letter from Specter re the 1996 election which says:
"I am the only Republican candidate for President who will stress the pro-choice position."
...and he says much more in that letter at:
http://www.grassrootspa.com/2004/11/grassrootspa-exclusive-bombshell.html
Well let's make sure he gets the message that its safe to try and be chair. If enough people call about Specter I bet he steps forward...
Kyl is who it should be.
Agreed. Cornyn is the only Senator I know at some personal level so I know where he stands.
Kyl and Cornyn are both fine people and they both would be excellent in fighting for W's judges.
Cornyn is a good man but he's a senate newbie. He won't likely be chairing any committees for a while.
FGS
Of course you're right, but I can dream...
Of course Kyl's a good pick...why do you think he's currently leading in the Free Republic poll??!!!
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