Feingold Statement On the Nomination of Elena Kagan

[SidDithers]

“I congratulate Elena Kagan on her nomination to the United States Supreme Court. I welcome President Obama’s decision to nominate someone to be the first Supreme Court justice from outside the judiciary since former Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justice Lewis Powell. Ms. Kagan’s confirmation in 2009 as the first woman to become Solicitor General was an historic moment for our nation. As Solicitor General, Ms. Kagan has served the nation ably. Considering the impact the Supreme Court has on our country, I take very seriously my responsibility as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee to evaluate a nominee. I look forward to reviewing thoroughly Ms. Kagan’s record, meeting with her and questioning her during what I hope will be a productive and informative confirmation process.”

http://feingold.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=324793


Sid

[grantcart]

1. Greenwald versus Fiengold whose opinion do I value more?

Wow that was easy.

[Myrina]

3. Read it carefully, he doesn't 'second' the nomination ...

.... he congratulates her on it and says he looks forward to reviewing her record and talking with her.

[EFerrari]

5. Please, don't mess up the Tuesday False Dilemma Delivery!

:scared:

[ProSense]

6. "As Solicitor General, Ms. Kagan has served the nation ably."

Feingold: I look forward to reviewing thoroughly Ms. Kagan’s record, meeting with her and questioning her during what I hope will be a productive and informative confirmation process.”

That's pretty much the sentiment in every statement. I have a suspicion that Feingold will not come away thinking that Kagan supports Bush policies.

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. 3....2....1...

K&R

[EFerrari]

4. He's got a good point in that this nomination didn't come from the Federal bench.

On the other hand, that's just one arm of the club.