What I'm confused about is, why didn't Bush nominate someone far-right, possibly anti-abortion, etc. Many conservatives were spoiling for a filibuster-fight with the Dems. Instead, Bush has pissed off many of his supporters.
Bush couldn't afford to take another hit right now. Between Frist and DeLay, the Republicans are on the ropes. He needs a victory right now. The only thing that the Dems can say is that she doesn't have any judicial experience. Which also means that nobody knows what she thinks, so it's hard to attack her.
It may not be the right strategy but there's something to be said for the Dems to sit out for a day or two and let the Republicans devour their own. That way they won't close ranks against a Democratic onslaught.
there's something to be said for the Dems to sit out for a day or two and let the Republicans devour their own
There's a lot of blood in the water right now, and the sharks are moving. DeLay is saying "I have just as much power as ever!" and others are saying, "How fast and how far do we have to go to be clear of the shit that's coming down?"
I can accept that strategy bon bon. I just wish I could believe it was a strategy.
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I'm with bon bon on Bush's anti-abortion stance, so I'm guessing he knows her position on the issue.
Even she MUST know that she's not qualified.
Er, but *is* she unqualified? I mean, how low is the bar set? Thomas is considered qualified, right? How does she measure up to him when he was first nominated?
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