Comments on: Samuel Alito: Modest, Brilliant, and Nice

By: Atm

Atm — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:46:49 +0000

Public opinion might be against the nuclear option, but it isn't necessarily the Constitutional option. The public hears the word nuclear and thinks bad things.

By: Politechnical » Miers Rope-A-Dope

Politechnical » Miers Rope-A-Dope — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:20:31 +0000

[...] On the heels of the Roberts nomination (which frustrated Democrats unable to find a chink in his armor), it seems unlikely that a man whose judicial philosophy many compare to Antonin Scalia, the “arch-arch-arch-conservative” would enjoy widespread adulation Sam Alito currently holds. [...]

By: Kerfuffles

Kerfuffles — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:04:10 +0000

Rooting for Alito

It seems that Judge Samuel A. Alito has left a “thank you” comment at Kerfuffles.

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By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:01:28 +0000

But what if public opinion is very much against the nuclear option, as it was the last time? I don't think it would be very hard for any of the Gang of 14 to find "extraordinary circumstances." They are all politicians, and want to be on the side of public opinion. Especially Dewine, as he faces a tough reelection battle in November.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:48:32 +0000

Brian: I don't think a SCOTUS nominee is, per se, "extraordinary circumstances" as defined by the agreement. More importantly, neither do Lindsey Graham, Mike DeWine and John McCain.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:28:32 +0000

I really disagree with you here. The democrats will start talking of a possible filibuster, and the Republicans will talk of the nuclear option. Public opinion will decide what the Gang of 14 decides to do. Remember, the Gang only came about because the American public was against the nuclear option at the time.

Also, you say that it is unlikely the Democrats want to fight over the nuclear option here, but it seems to me a Supreme Court nomination is exactly the fight for which the filibuster was preserved.

By: Conservative Outpost

Conservative Outpost — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:20:04 +0000

Daily Summary

strong>NEWS: - Alito Leans Right Where O'Connor Swung Left - Alito Nomination May Bring Long-Anticipated Judiciary Fight - This Time, Liberals Voice Opposition - Alito Could Be Vote on Abortion Cases - All Agog About Alito - Panel to Recommend...

By: Christian Coalition Blog

Christian Coalition Blog — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:09:37 +0000

News & Opinion

NEWS: - Alito Leans Right Where O'Connor Swung Left - Alito Nomination May Bring Long-Anticipated Judiciary Fight - This Time, Liberals Voice Opposition - Alito Could Be Vote on Abortion Cases - All Agog About Alito - Panel to Recommend...

By: Blogs for Bush: The White House Of The Blogosphere

Blogs for Bush: The White House Of The Blogosphere — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 14:54:18 +0000

Here We Go: Alito Is 'Anti-Civil Rights' The demagoguery officially begins. Courtesy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In an opinion piece titled "Bush nominee slaps Parks' legacy": There are those who will honor her now in the morning while working to overturn her legacy in the afternoon....

By: Sister Toldjah

Sister Toldjah — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 14:17:25 +0000

Here we go: Alito is ‘anti-civil rights’

The demagoguery officially begins. Courtesy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In an opinion piece titled “Bush nominee slaps Parks’ legacy”:
There are those who will honor her now in the morning while working to overturn her legacy in th...

By: Myopic Zeal

Myopic Zeal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:54:13 +0000

Mike DeWine Now Backs Byrd Option Too!

In addition to Lindsay Graham, Mike DeWine has now come out in support of the “Byrd option” which would eliminate the filibuster. He gave this indication in an interview with Hugh Hewitt yesterday, and CQ has the details.
What this reall...

By: Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator

Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:22:53 +0000

Bush Picks Alito for Supreme Court

President Bush, stung by the rejection of his first choice, nominated longtime judge Samuel