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teens4bush
09-04-2005, 09:58 AM
Who will Bush nominate to be chief of the supreme court in wake of Justice Rehnquist's death? I think he will nominate Antonin Scalia, who has been a strong member for 20 years, been firm in his opinions, and interprits the constitution fairly. Your opinions?
Mr. Glass
09-04-2005, 12:06 PM
What if he appoints O'Conner, would she refuse?

-Doug
Wadi66
09-04-2005, 12:07 PM
I think it'll be Scalia too.
Wadi66
09-04-2005, 12:08 PM
What if he appoints O'Conner, would she refuse?

-DougEarth to Mr_Glass, hello? Anyone home? O'Conner resigned. Roberts will be confirmed to replace her.
teens4bush
09-04-2005, 01:02 PM
Technichally, she has not ooficially stepped down until Roberts is sworn in. Wadi is right that she wont come back, but it is possible.
Wadi66
09-04-2005, 01:54 PM
Will she come back? Don't hold your breath. I'm sure she didn't decide to resign on a whim. She offered her resignation, it was accepted, now its a matter of time.
All American Kid
09-04-2005, 04:06 PM
O' Conner coming back is wishful thinking on the Democratic side of the isle. I think Bush will pick a female nominee outside the current Supreme Court. There are a few that have a very conservative record enough to give Ted Kennedy an aneurism. So he could use a little pressure to have the first female Chief Justice (after the loss of the first female Justice) to get another Chief that is just as conservative as Rehnquist. --AAK
WhiteAfricanAmerican
09-04-2005, 04:14 PM
There are a few (female justices) that have a very conservative record enough to give Ted Kennedy an aneurism.

BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHA


Hooooboy that was one hysterical comment there AAK.

ROFLMAO!!!!
All American Kid
09-04-2005, 08:01 PM
Hooooboy that was one hysterical comment there AAK.


tee-hee try to get a good funny off every once in awile :icon_lol:
teens4bush
09-05-2005, 10:05 AM
Well, Bush nominated John Roberts. I have been an adament supporter of Bush during his presidency, but if Roberts swings left, I will lose it.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/09/05/roberts.nomination/index.html
All American Kid
09-05-2005, 11:57 AM
Well, Bush nominated John Roberts. I have been an adament supporter of Bush during his presidency, but if Roberts swings left, I will lose it.


I agree I’m a bit nervous on this. I was hoping maybe an Edith Jones or the like. I sure hope he knows something I don’t.
Wadi66
09-05-2005, 07:54 PM
I was hoping he would hold off nominating Rehnquist's replacement until after Roberts confirmation and the second nominee had been selected. I can't see democrats warming to this idea at all. Its bad enough that he's more conservative than suits their fancy, but then to make him the chief, wow.
WhiteAfricanAmerican
09-05-2005, 08:11 PM
Isn't that an insult to the other associate justices.

I mean they all have time in on the Supreme bench, whereas Roberts has none.

Kinda like a brand new test pilot allowed to fly the newest prototype. The old guys with more experience would, to borrow a term, have an anuerism.
Wadi66
09-05-2005, 08:13 PM
Isn't that an insult to the other associate justices.

I mean they all have time in on the Supreme bench, whereas Roberts has none.

Kinda like a brand new test pilot allowed to fly the newest prototype. The old guys with more experience would, to borrow a term, have an anuerism.I should think it would be. It definately sends a signal to those who "appear" more conservative that the Commander and Chief doesn't like the liberalism coming from the bench.
Bumblebee
09-05-2005, 10:16 PM
It really doesn't matter what the liberals want. They're going to make a big deal over anyone Bush nominates. Bush is a conservative, I would expect him to pick conservative Justices.

I hear the name Clemans, a woman, might take O'Conners place. She is a federal judge from New Orleans. New Orleans, it sure sounds possible at this time.