The Journal and Courier has an editorial about the upcoming Supreme Court nomination to replace Justice O’Connor. They urge Lugar and Bayh to put aside politics and ask simply, “Is this a judge who understands the Constitution and can interpret it fairly?” I’d go one step further and ask not only can the judge interpret the Constitution fairly but will the judge interepret it fairly.
The opinion goes on to ask Sen. Bayh to put his presidential aspirations and party affiliation on hold and simply look at the judge’s qualifications. Fair enough, but I’d also ask for Sen. Lugar to look at judicial qualifications. One gets the feeling that he just might endorse a pro-life, ham-sandwich if it was nominated by President Bush. (See Bolton, John.)
For all of the talk of political fireworks, wouldn’t it be neat if President Bush consulted with Sens. Leahy and Reid to see if maybe there was a judge they could both agree was competent and reasonable. Then the nominee would sail through. Mind you, I’m not talking about Sens. Leahy or Reid’s first choice; just someone they can live with.
I suppose just for thinking that, I’m as optimistic and gullible as that lab puppy who consistently goes for the pump fake.
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