OnTheRocks Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 as Senate Judiciary Chairman....can someone explain to me exactly what roll Arlen Spector plays in the acceptance or rejection of Bush's choice to fill O'Connor's seat?
KRC Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 as Senate Judiciary Chairman....can someone explain to me exactly what roll Arlen Spector plays in the acceptance or rejection of Bush's choice to fill O'Connor's seat? 375711[/snapback] The Senate Judiciary holds confirmation hearings on judges. Just like anything else in the legislature, items need to go through the committee before it can reach the Senate floor.
OnTheRocks Posted July 6, 2005 Author Posted July 6, 2005 ok....but what power does Spector hold. why is it a problem to the Religous Right that Spector is pro-choice? what can he do to prevent a pro-life judge from getting past the committee? or is the the concern of the RR unfounded because he really has little or no power...if he simply oversees the committee?
KRC Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 ok....but what power does Spector hold. why is it a problem to the Religous Right that Spector is pro-choice? what can he do to prevent a pro-life judge from getting past the committee? or is the the concern of the RR unfounded because he really has little or no power...if he simply oversees the committee? 375732[/snapback] I cannot think of anything he can do to prevent pro-lifers from getting through that he couldn't do as just a member of the committee. I may be wrong, but tie-breaking votes would be the only thing. If there are a majority of pro-lifers on the committee, then the nominee will get through. Otherwise, a pro-choice candidate would get through. Of course, there is that little thingy about other issues playing a factor other than just abortion.
stuckincincy Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Spector's a real peach... http://www.judicialwatch.org/archive/1999/printer_180.shtml
JimBob2232 Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Well, considering that democrats vote against ABSOLUTLY everything the president does these days, and the republicans only hold a 1 seat majority in the judiciary committee, if he votes with the democrats, the nomination does not even get to the floor. Of course there would be a HUGE public outcry about this, so its very unlikely, but that is the concern.
Alaska Darin Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Spector's a real peach... http://www.judicialwatch.org/archive/1999/printer_180.shtml 375754[/snapback] Peach is apparently synonomous with "douche bag."
EC-Bills Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Peach is apparently synonomous with "douche bag." 375972[/snapback] Guess it depends on which side you take a bite out of
Alaska Darin Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Guess it depends on which side you take a bite out of 375975[/snapback] Which side of the douche bag tastes like peaches? You know, in case I ever want to serve douche bag cobbler on a holiday...
Reuben Gant Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Which side of the douche bag tastes like peaches? You know, in case I ever want to serve douche bag cobbler on a holiday... 375979[/snapback] not a bad dish if you want to enhance a nice meal and feel fresh all day.
EC-Bills Posted July 6, 2005 Posted July 6, 2005 Which side of the douche bag tastes like peaches? You know, in case I ever want to serve douche bag cobbler on a holiday... 375979[/snapback]
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