Thread: The Next Woman Nominated to the Court:

Harriet Miers has now withdrawn as a nominee for the Supreme Court. No one of the attacks against her would have been sufficient to cause withdrawal. Instead, she suffered the death of a thousand cuts. Who will be the new nominee, and how will she answer the inevitable attacks against her?

Yes, “her.” I expect the President to nominate another woman to replace Justice O’Connor, whose resignation is conditional on confirmation of her replacement.

Here’s my prediction of the new nominee’s opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee:

Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee:

We have now had, in short order, two nominations for the Supreme Court who were attacked as having “no paper trail.” One of those, you and the whole Senate confirmed. One withdrew before her hearing. In my case, there has been no such objection. Instead, I have been attacked as having too much of a paper trail.

Many have looked at speeches I have given. Some have questioned my political views. So I begin with that.

I have been a good citizen all my life. My career shows that I have a deep love for this nation, and for the opportunities it provides. Without those, I could not have ascended from where I began, to where I am today. In most nations of the world, such opportunities are not available.

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I really hope Bush plays his cards right this time

All Justices are both human beings and citizens. All have “personal” views on a wide variety of subjects. However, all are under the obligation to decide the case before them on the basis of the law and the facts, and nothing else. This is the obligation of all judges on all courts. However, it is most important for Supreme Court Justices because there is no court above them to correct their errors, if they fail.

ps: laws are made depending on the values and morals of the people of that current time. and laws can be technically changed by the courts, but maybe she doesnt know that yet..

So I have followed politics, studied the issues and candidates, and voted in most elections since I became 18. However, it would be a mistake for you to conclude that my political views dictate my judicial views.

um, duh, political views AND personal views WILL dictate your judicial views. thats how it works... man, i hope she doesnt win them over by sweet talking, becuase her speech has a little bit of bullshit in it everywhere...