SamSaid!

ARMAGEDDON

     As the health of Chief Justice Rhenquist was deteriorating, there was a lot of speculation over whom George Bush would nominate as a replacement for the aging Chief Justice. The unexpected resignation of Sandra Day OConnor complicated matters a bit, and the Senate confirmation hearings for her replacement, Judge John Roberts, are scheduled to commence this week. Meanwhile, Sandra Day O'Connor continues to serve on the Court pending the confirmation of Judge Roberts. With the death of Mr Rhenquist, the plot thickened when Geo Bush nominated John Roberts to be the next Chief Justice.

     The full spectrum of left wingers will assuredly mount an assault against the character and thinking of Judge Roberts. They will no doubt try to trash him in all respects  — just as they did Judge Robert Bork. It is doubtful, hoewever. that the Democrats can prevent the confirmation of Mr Roberts. But the Supreme Court issue becomes much more critical with the need for a second nomination to replace Judge Rhenquist. It is indeed unique for a President to have the opportunity (responsibility) to nominate two new Justices at essentially the same time. The Republicans view this as a political opportunity of a lifetime while the Democrats look upon it as a Judicial Armageddon. The far left extremists like Ted Kennedy, Joe Biden, Howard Dean, Pat Leahy, Barbara Worthless (CA), et al. will be at their wits end  — near outright apoplexy  –  at the very thought of another conservative on the bench.

     The best guessing on a new nominee is that the person will be a woman or Hispanic  — or maybe both. But whatever the identity, it is virtually certain that Bush's nominee will be a conservative who will help to stop the left-ward tilt of the Court due to Judicial activism. The short list of names has probably already been prepared. The Democrats know that their left wing agenda will never be adopted by the ballot box, and that “friendly” Court decisions are their only hope.  Thus they have no alternative but to fight to the bitter end. It will eventually come down to Senate Rules which allow the Democrats to say to the full Senate, “We will not allow you to vote!”. A few month back, the Senatorial crisis over approval of Circuit Court Judges was averted. Not likely this time. Too much at stake.  Now we have come full circle on the filibuster issue. It all comes down to whether a hand full of left wing extremists can block the legitimate process of goverment and deny nominees a vote before the full Senate.

     If I had to guess, it would be that the President will wind up in a speech to the nation to address a Senatorial stalemate. That will likely be the last step before the filibuster rule goes down the drain. I'll be watching.