Alito to be the new justice

[Hildebrand]

Originally Posted by Hildebrand

During the nomination process, there's a spray of small arms fire aimed in the general direction of the nominee in the hope something might hit him/her. The only defense conservative nominees have against it are:

(1) soft demeanor, humility, graciousness, and the other descriptions given to both Roberts and Alito. This will help win the PR battle and give the nominee sympathy and be seen as above partisan politics.

(2) eloquence and the ability to come up with quick, concise, and non-controversial answers

(3) as little to attack as possible in the way of previous statements/opinions

(4) a very high level of expertise in constitutional law. When in a bind and cornered by the attack dogs in the committee, a nominee skilled in constitutional law can relate the current dialogue with a random case that has some bearing on the discussion. It helps in the gotcha game.

(5) puppy dog look when cornered by the Democratic attack dogs. It sounds really sad, but looks do matter. Bork was made to look like the boogieman by the Dems.

I would have loved if Bush nominated Jones, but she would probably be more confrontational with the attack dogs and she may have even bit back. Not as much as Bork did, but enough to get the MSM to make a federal case over it. Her clearly defined position on Roe gives the attack dogs a lot of meat. Jones looks more intellectual than a "nice" person you want to have a beer with. Again, it's all very sad, but that is where the current political situation because of the Dems. It is a sad pathetic dance and the only way to get conservatives on the Supreme Court.

Well be lucky if Alito is not filibustered. IMHO, Jones' chance of being filibustered are much higher than Alito. As are Owen and Janice Rogers Brown.

I was right.

How Conservative Is "Too Conservative"?
By Michael Kinsley (a staunch liberal)

The Democrats have declared war on President Bush's latest Supreme Court candidate, Samuel Alito, without much in the way of weapons. Only two, really: the filibuster and the power of persuasion. And the filibuster—because it seems (and is) unfair and anti-democratic—will backfire unless people are persuaded that it is saving them from something really bad.

And to make the challenge even more daunting, most of the usual tools of persuasion aren't available this time. Alito seems like a fine fellow, personally. His credentials and qualifications are beyond dispute. Unlike Robert Bork, he is not scary-looking. And another Anita Hill is too much to hope for. Those are the cheap shortcuts. All that's left is a serious argument: Alito is simply too conservative.

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My quote in red: "During the nomination process, there's a spray of small arms fire aimed in the general direction of the nominee in the hope something might hit him/her. The only defense conservative nominees have against it are:"

Michael Kinsley in blue: "The Democrats have declared war on President Bush's latest Supreme Court candidate, Samuel Alito, without much in the way of weapons."


My point (1):"Alito seems like a fine fellow, personally."

My point (2):"His credentials and qualifications are beyond dispute."

My point (3): "All that's left is a serious argument: Alito is simply too conservative."

My point (4):"His credentials and qualifications are beyond dispute."

My point (5):"Unlike Robert Bork, he is not scary-looking."

I know the tactics of the left like the back of my hand.