Charles Schumer: Alito Filibuster Still Possible

[WanderAimlessly]

Can you say "Nuclear Option":

Charles Schumer: Alito Filibuster Still Possible

Leading Senate Judiciary Committee member Charles Schumer, D-NY, said Sunday that it was too early to rule out a filibuster of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, even though Committee Democrats failed to land a glove on Alito during a week of tough questioning.

Asked if "the filibuster option was dead in this case," Schumer told "Fox News Sunday's" Chris Wallace: "We're still finishing the process. Written questions have to be answered. I submitted a whole bunch. So it's premature to say anything till we fully assess the record."

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[Magster]

I am completely disgusted and offended by Schumer and his ilk. He opposes Alito solely because of perceived philosophical differences. What Schumer and his entourage can't bear to admit is that the Constitution was specifically set up to allow for law that is dynamic. That is precisely why the Supreme Court at one time upheld the "separate, but equal" nonsense, and then later overturned it. To push the idea that Roe v. Wade and its progeny cannot be overturned is intellectually dishonest and demonstrates a very poor grasp as to the reason for these confirmation proceedings.

Schumer and the rest of them come off like a bunch of spoiled brats whining because they aren't getting their way. If the Democrats were so concerned about SUpreme Court nominees, they should not have nominated such a left-wing liberal for President in 2004, but to nominate someone who was not 100% pro-abortion would not have advanced their cause either. I guess they are in a no-win situation.
And I wish Schumer would stop insulting our intelligence and stpo wasting time with his sulking and get back to business dealing with other matters of pressing importance, rather than concentrating his efforts on ensuring the right to kill children in utero continues. This guy is a joke; unfortunately, the punchline is lethal.

[theTaxCollector]

Originally Posted by Magster

...And I wish Schumer would stop insulting our intelligence and stpo wasting time with his sulking and get back to business dealing with other matters of pressing importance, rather than concentrating his efforts on ensuring the right to kill children in utero continues. This guy is a joke; unfortunately, the punchline is lethal.

I agree. He's my senator and I sent him an email telling him that he is basically making me embarassed to be a New Yorker.

Peace.

[mary bobo]

Originally Posted by theTaxCollector

I agree. He's my senator and I sent him an email telling him that he is basically making me embarassed to be a New Yorker.

Peace.

And Senator Schumer says that Judge Alito is out of the main stream---Hum? Wonder what main stream he is talking about, the one that he and his acquaintances find main stream, but the main stream that those of us in "fly over" country swim in.

[Joe Kelley]

Charles Krauthammer (sp?) noted that the Democrats went looking for Armageddon and came up with Dunkirk.

[jrz]

[quote=WanderAimlessly]Can you say "Nuclear Option":PF The Bishops of this country must make a statement. We cannot continue to allow so called Catholics; Schumer, Kennedy, & Dick Durbin to continue the killing of our children and then pontificate to the rest of the nation about the morals of a gentleman, like Judge Samuel Alito. Excumunicate these guys! Show the rest of the nation the Catholic Church stands up for Jesus Christ and life. Let the Holy War begin between Christians and the Liberals (Democrats). We can no longer allow liberals to make law from the bench.

[BioCatholic]

[quote=jrz]

Originally Posted by WanderAimlessly

We can no longer allow liberals to make law from the bench.

oh but when the hypocritical conservatives of the Government decide to strip Florida courts of 200 yearsjurisprudence, allow wiretaps without a warrant, try and regulate state issues by over-extending the intent of Federal law, and a host of other issues.... you scream praise for them? Conservatives seem to only want "Strict Constructionists" when it suits them.

Legislating from the bench? How about "Presiding From the Floor", as the Republicans think they can handle both Legislative and Judicial tasks at the same time without the need for separating the two.

Boy, have so many people been played. Alito SPECIFICALLY said he TOTALLY AGREES WITH GRISWOLD VS CONNECTICUIT, and subsequent cases involving contraception. That means you will NEVER EVER, EVER get rid of condoms, the Pill, IUD or any other object whose primary purpose is preventing pregnancy.

That is [one of] the basis foe Roe. Bush has specifically stated that America "Isnt ready" to overturn Roe just yet. However, he appoints two judges who strongly agree with Griswold, (underpinning of Roe), but never commented about Roe itself.

I have to admit its great politics. Appease the right with "Pro-life" slantings, while other people know that support of Griswold et al isnt bad either.