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Scrooge McSam · 07-21-2005, 04:25 PM

62%, wasn't it?

He'll go in. He'll get questioned but he'll go in.

I wish he had more experience as a judge, though.

Actually I'm surprised Mr. Bush didn't pick someone much more controversial to pull some pressure off the Rove story

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-21-2005, 05:45 PM

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Actually I'm surprised Mr. Bush didn't pick someone much more controversial to pull some pressure off the Rove story

Well, they did move the announcement up by almost two weeks to try to knock it out of the news.

I think that this is about as moderate a choice as we could ever hope to expect out of Bush and bitching about him isn't going to do much good anyway. He is going to get confirmed. Let's not take too much attention away from Rove and Co. The story is getting far more interesting each day. Meanwhile, we can prepare for what is going to be a huge battle when Rehnquist steps down.

scaeagles · 07-21-2005, 06:12 PM

Actually, I'm hoping that Schumer and Kennedy and Boxer go so nuts during hearings that it's like the boy who cried wolf, so that when they're done, Ann Coulter could get Rehnquist's spot.

(I am quite disappointed with Ann, though, as I think bush made a fine choice and she has been very critical.)

SacTown Chronic · 07-21-2005, 06:58 PM

That's the plan, is it? Hope the left shoots its wad fighting against what passes for a moderate in this strange new millennium and then punch 'em in the mouth when Rehnquist retires. Crafty. Or not.

Oh, and someone should tell Roberts to not take it personally -- Ann doesn't really like anybody. Frankly, it's the only aspect of her I find appealing. I'd do her but it'd be one of those "why are you still here?" type deals.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-21-2005, 07:21 PM

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Actually, I'm hoping that Schumer and Kennedy and Boxer go so nuts during hearings that it's like the boy who cried wolf, so that when they're done, Ann Coulter could get Rehnquist's spot.

I would be very surprised if they do. Sure they will ask some tough questions, especially considering the anti Roe vs. Wade remarks he has made but ultimately, their best bet would be to quickly approve him without much of a ruckus. It's not worth it just yet. Besides, Rehnquist doesn't seem ready to go anywhere for a while, even though Robert Novak keeps trying to report that he is. Maybe Rehnquist will stick it out for another 3 years and Roberts will end up being more moderate than anyone realizes. Stranger things have happened and that would be fun to watch.

07-21-2005, 04:25 PM	#1
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	62%, wasn't it? He'll go in. He'll get questioned but he'll go in. I wish he had more experience as a judge, though. Actually I'm surprised Mr. Bush didn't pick someone much more controversial to pull some pressure off the Rove story
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Actually, I'm hoping that Schumer and Kennedy and Boxer go so nuts during hearings that it's like the boy who cried wolf, so that when they're done, Ann Coulter could get Rehnquist's spot. (I am quite disappointed with Ann, though, as I think bush made a fine choice and she has been very critical.)
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07-21-2005, 06:58 PM	#4
SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	That's the plan, is it? Hope the left shoots its wad fighting against what passes for a moderate in this strange new millennium and then punch 'em in the mouth when Rehnquist retires. Crafty. Or not. Oh, and someone should tell Roberts to not take it personally -- Ann doesn't really like anybody. Frankly, it's the only aspect of her I find appealing. I'd do her but it'd be one of those "why are you still here?" type deals. __________________ Is it the fingers, or the brain that you're teaching a lesson?
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