Democrats Tell President Bush: Don't Propose Judges Against Abortion

Life News ^ | 11/13/06 | Steven Ertelt

[beaversmom]

It doesn't matter to them. Ken Salazar did the same thing here in CO. They are in for 6 years. They say one thing during the campaign, and do another the day after they get sworn in. I don't guess it would matter if the Dem Senate make up had quite a few conservatives. Pat Leahy will be running things now.

[wagglebee]

We don't need the ability to filibuster for at least the next two years because Bush can veto. And if the GOP had shown some fortitude and used the nuclear option, they might not have had their butts handed to them.

[technomage]

Gee, what a shock. Hope the Catholics who turned to the rat party of death are pleased.

The old law of unintended consequences.

Those who did not vote (as a protest) or voted for Dims (as a protest) were immature, selfish, short term thinking people. The unintended consequences from this election will resonate for years to come.

That being said, I personally do not expect much of a fight from President Bush or Congressional Republicans on almost anything. They just seem completely deflated, demoralized, out of sync and have yet to learn their lesson that you cannot make friends with the liberals or the media.

Plus, I have yet to hear of even one Congressional Republican opting for a spine or nad transplant.

[wagglebee]

Is Santorum a lawyer? Bush could nominate him.

[MadIvan]

The Republicans need to hit these fakes over the head on a consistent basis. I was aware of Salazar's treachery - hopefully he'll get the hell kicked out of him at the next opportunity...particularly if former Governor Owens runs against him.

Regards, ivan

[right-wingin_It]

Democrats could defeat the first one, but what about the second, or third SCOTUS nominee sent?! It's gonna look very unsightly to the public that they cannot confirm a nomiee. The Party in charge of congress will own the resulting mess, because the confirmation part of the process is up to congress.

It will greatly benefit Republicans if Bush sends judges for confirmation that the Dems will seek to shoot down.

Let 'em shoot the judges down, and then rub their noses in it like a puppy!

[Arkinsaw]

I don't exactly disagree, but now that the Dems have a majority, they won't have to "say no" at all. They just won't say anything. The nominees chosen for doom simply will never get hearings and/or will not be reported, even unfavorably, out of Leahy's committee.

And the President can keep asking about it. Day 333, no judges.

[oceanview]

you'll know, when you see what (if) Bush is going to veto.

Right out of the box, we may need to hold 41 votes to stop amnesty.

[beaversmom]

You're very good on American politics.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Just propose judges that stay out of the issue, and want to allow the voters of each state to decide abortion laws for themselves.

[Frank Sheed]

It takes a spine to "take action." Puh-leeze!!

[Tanniker Smith]

Sen. Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, told Newsday that Bush should nominate only "consensus" nominees.

There is no "consensus" on abortion. You are either for it or against it. And any so-called "middle ground" is immediately torpedoed by the far-left as a "slippery slope". By "consenus", Leahy means "agree with me".

I wonder how long Leahy plans on keeping the court down at 8 justices while they piddle, twiddle and resolve.

[MadIvan]

I should be after being here 8 years. :)

Regards, Ivan

[MNJohnnie]

We will not get any judges. They will simply tie them up in Committee for two years while the Judiciary conducts show trials of Bush Appointees

[beaversmom]

Good idea about shining a continuous light on the fakes. I hope the "Republican conservatives" are listening.

[Frank Sheed]

Baal will be pleased.

[rjp2005]

This is their last gasp I believe that. They are building creeky dams against a wave of Providence. It will touch one of their own and the floodgates will burst within their party and public opinion. Abortion will finally be recognized by the majority as horrific, and illegal.

[beaversmom]

I should be after being here 8 years. :)

For a second, I thought the "here" you were referring to was America. I was thinking, "wait one minute...".

[workerbee]

Unfortunately, I don't think it's in Bush to "make them do it." And after the dismal presser he held the day after the election, it's clear he's going to go along to get along.

See you in '08? Maybe?

[colorado tanker]

You forgot to thank the stay at home - teach the GOP a lesson voters.

Yeah, some "lesson" huh? Stevens will probably retire the first day of the next Congress.