Posted on 09/05/2003 5:50:56 AM PDT by Elkiejg
Edited on 04/23/2004 12:05:51 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
We failed Miguel Estrada and allowed Senate Democrats to erect a glass ceiling.
Not only is this a sad day for Miguel and Laurie Estrada, but we have all let something unfortunate occur in Washington. We allowed the U.S. Senate to erect a "glass ceiling" in our courts--you can do all the right things in America, but if you do not agree with Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton, you need not apply as a federal judge. This is the message that Democrats hope minorities, in particular, get from their victory as they succeeded in repelling a talented man, who happens to be Hispanic, from public service. For the hard left, Miguel Estrada was not qualified to be a federal judge because he would not march to their drumbeat.
(Excerpt) Read more at opinionjournal.com ...
What a joke. You can always tell a Commie, they are exactly the opposite of what they claim to be.
"People's Republic" of China
"Democratic People's Republic" of Korea
"People for the American Way"
Bah.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.