Email From Ben Nelson he's voting for Alito. [View All]

[DanCa]

I just got this in my inbox.

January 23, 2006


Dear Daniel:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the nomination of Judge
Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to serve as Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court. I value your input on this important judicial
nomination.

As you know, Judge Alito was nominated to replace Justice Sandra
Day O'Connor, who has announced her intent to resign upon
confirmation of her successor. I-like you and other Americans of
all political and judicial philosophies-recognize the importance of
this nomination.

With the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings completed, I have
decided to vote in favor of Judge Alito to serve as the 110th Justice
of the United States Supreme Court. I came to this decision after
careful consideration of his impeccable judicial credentials, the
American Bar Association's strong recommendation, and his
pledge that he would not bring a political agenda to the Court.

I understand your concerns regarding Judge Alito and his views on
the judicial issues which will affect Americans for years to come.
I believe the duty of judges is to adjudicate based on fact, law, and
precedent without regard for personal ideology. I take Judge Alito
at his word that he shares my view of the role of a Supreme Court
Justice: that the role of judges is to balance the scales of justice,
not to be activists and legislators.

Once again, thank you for contacting me. While we disagree on
this particular nomination, I sincerely appreciated hearing your
opinion and hope you will continue to share your views in the
future.

Sincerely,

Ben Nelson
U.S. Senator