Democrats Split on Tactics for Confirmation Hearings

The New York Times ^ | August 22, 2005 | David D. Kirkpatrick

[katieanna]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 - Two weeks before senators begin questioning the Supreme Court nominee, John G. Roberts Jr., the debate over his confirmation is becoming a test of Senate Democrats as well. The party's liberal base, whose contributions during judicial confirmation fights earlier this year have helped the Senate Democratic campaign fund amass twice as much as its Republican rival, is pressing for another vigorous fight against Judge Roberts as documents from the Reagan administration clarify his conservative credentials.

[Ramcat]

"The party's liberal base, whose contributions during judicial confirmation fights earlier this year have helped the Senate Democratic campaign fund amass twice as much as its Republican rival,..."

Is this accurate?

[katieanna]

I wouldn't be surprised if it were. The judiciary is the focal point of democrats' fundraising efforts since they've no power in Washington.