Bush Urges Timely Confirmation of High Court Nominee Roberts

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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aLVwCxyeh08s&refer=us

Bush Urges Timely Confirmation of High Court Nominee Roberts
July 23 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush pushed today for a swift confirmation of his U.S. Supreme Court nominee, John G. Roberts Jr., urging the Senate to ``rise above partisanship.''

Bush, speaking in his weekly radio address, pointed to Roberts's experience arguing 39 cases before the Supreme Court and said he's been a ``fair-minded'' judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Roberts, as Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's replacement, would have the potential to shift the court's balance on abortion, affirmative action and church-state questions -- all issues on which O'Connor frequently was the swing vote. Bush urged the Senate to confirm Roberts before the high court reconvenes on Oct. 3.

Some Democratic senators say they're unsure of Roberts's legal philosophy on many issues, as he has served a little over two years on the federal bench. ``Many of his personal views are unknown,'' New York Democrat Charles Schumer told reporters on Capitol Hill this week. ``For these reasons it is vital that John Roberts answer a wide range of questions.''

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[Vickers]

1. Ah, good old "shut up and confirm" democracy

God Bless America! :patriot:

[goforit]

13. He's racing Fitzgerald's verdict!!!

[Catch22Dem]

2. I don't think he has the clout at this point to urge anything

Fortunately, it seems the American public are slowly catching on.

[depakid]

11. Sure he does!

Who's going to put up a fight- much less actually try to stop him?

As if the public really cares. Only Dems think that way- Republicans- they play to win- and get great results (from their perspective) EVERY SINGLE TIME.

[goforit]

14. He's racing Fitzgerald's verdict!!!

[Mr_Spock]

3. Yeah, he want's us to talk about this nominee instead of Treasongate

Ain't gonna do it, no sir, ain't gonna do it. Fire Rove & let him be prosecuted and that's a start...

[goforit]

15. Why yes!!!....He's racing Fitzgerald's verdict!!!

[Burried News]

4. The faster we go along with Roberts the sooner Gonzales comes

to the floor. Manana, Manana, Manana is good enough for me. (Sorry no tilda)

[goforit]

16. Si......que bueno!!.....He's racing against Fitzgerald's verdict!!!

I'm really obnoxious!!
sorry.

[Athame]

5. Who cares what you think?

Twirp.

The man absolutely disgusts me.

[JohnKleeb]

6. Its typical that he doesnt want or expect the senate to ask questions

Stupid asshole doesnt get this is part of what the senate does, it doesnt blindly confirm nominees just because of Bush's will, the senate has a duty and responsiblity to find out about the kind of people we're gonna be putting on the nation's highest court for life.

[goforit]

17. He's racing Fitzgerald's verdict!!!.....So, Filabuster all the way!!!!!!

[shugh514]

7. No reason to rush

Sandra Day O'Connor has said she will retire when her replacement is confirmed. It is not necessary to confirm before Oct. 3.

[pfitz59]

8. "Bork" Roberts!

Turn over that rock and count all the creepy crawly things!

[MasonJar]

9. Oh,sure, I'll bet he does; then we can get right back to memogate

and Plamegate.

[brentspeak]

10. We'll take as long as we want, thanks Bush n/t

[WinkyDink]

12. SHUT IT DOWN! [tm Gordon Ramsey]

No kidding, Bush wants what he wants, and right now. Story at eleven.