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Justice Samuel Alito Snubs Obama/Biden Visit to the Supreme Court
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (L) and Vice President-elect Joe Biden (R) visit the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington January 14, 2009. Also pictured are Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. (2nd L) and justices John Paul Stevens (3rd L), Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Clarence Thomas (rear), and David Souter (2nd R)
At least there is one American conservative who is NOT AMOURED with “The One” and his VP, Joe Biden.President-elect Barack Obama paid a visit Wednesday to the Supreme Court and chatted in front of a fireplace with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., a fellow Harvard law graduate whose confirmation he opposed three years ago.
The two will meet again at noon Tuesday, when the chief justice gives the oath of the office to the incoming president.
Wednesday’s meeting was described as a relaxed, get-acquainted session. It included Roberts, seven associate justices and Vice President-elect Joe Biden.
The absence of Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who was at the court Wednesday morning for arguments in two cases, was a mystery. He has, however, voiced lingering anger over Senate Democrats, including Obama and Biden, who voted against his confirmation three years ago. When walking on Capitol Hill, Alito has said, he crosses to the far side of the street whenever he nears the Senate Office Building.
Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is anything but a hypocrite. Obama and Biden gave him a rough,difficult time during his confirmation and Biden even for a time supported a filibuster of Alito’s nomination. So, why bother with even being pleasant? They were not very kind to Alito who when nominated was already a federal appellate justice.
Flap wrote many pieces about Alito’s fight for confirmation and can be found in the Alito Archive here.
Exit question: Wonder what Alito thought of George Will’s little dinner party the other night?
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Strikes Back at Vice President Elect Joe Biden Over Plagiarism
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del.., jokingly puts on a Princeton Tigers cap during Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito’s confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito strikes back by joking about Vice President-Elect Joe Biden’s proclivity for PLAGIARISM.
At a gala dinner hosted by the American Spectator Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. cracked wise at Vice President-elect Joe Biden’s expense, raising the Delaware senator’s past brushes with academic dishonesty to the delight of his conservative audience.
Recalling an incident in which an article he submitted to the Spectator was rejected for publication, Alito began by joking that his unpublished piece had detailed how he would vote on the most controversial issues facing the Supreme Court.
Then — in the process of suggesting things had turned out well for him despite this rejection — Alito trained his sights on Barack Obama’s running mate.
“To coin a phrase, in the spirit of the vice president-elect,” Alito began, “you don’t always get what you want, but you get what you need.”
Alito paused before continuing: “Did somebody say that before?”
This IS funny.
And, to pay back an ass clown like Biden is well fitting retribution.
Alito, who as a Supreme Court justice holds a nonpolitical office, prefaced his joke by recounting the story of his 2005 faceoff with Biden, when the future vice president grilled Alito for his association with a conservative group of Princeton University alumni — and later returned to the hearing room sporting a Princeton baseball cap in order to calm the mood.
Now, watch the LEFT’s comments – what a hate monger Alito is.
But, what a LIAR and PLAGIARIST Biden is.
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Justice Samuel Alito Watch: CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE AND SWORN IN By Chief Justice John Roberts
U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito (3rd R) at the White House January 31, 2006. Alito was confirmed by the U.S. Senate 58-42 on Tuesday and was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. Alito replaces retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and becomes the 110th member of the Supreme Court.
ASSociated Press: Alito Is Sworn in As Associate Justice
Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s 110th Supreme Court justice on Tuesday after being confirmed by the Senate in one of the most partisan victories in modern history.
Alito was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts in a private ceremony at the Supreme Court building across from the Capitol at about 12:40 p.m. EST, court officials said.
Alito and his wife, Martha-Ann Bomgardner, along with other members of the court and their spouses, attended the ceremony in the justices’ conference room. The 55-year-old New Jersey jurist took both the constitutional and judicial oaths so he can immediately participate in court decisions.
Alito will be ceremonially sworn in a second time at a White House East Room appearance on Wednesday.
“Sam Alito is a brilliant and fair-minded judge who strictly interprets the Constitution and laws and does not legislate from the bench,” President Bush said after the vote. “He is a man of deep character and integrity, and he will make all Americans proud as a justice on our highest court.”
Alito’s swearing-in came only hours after the Senate voted 58-42 to confirm Alito – a former federal appellate judge, U.S. attorney, and conservative lawyer for the Reagan administration from New Jersey – as the replacement for retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who has been a moderate swing vote on the court.
All but one of the Senate’s majority Republicans voted for his confirmation, while all but four of the Democrats voted against Alito. Republican Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island voted no and Democrats Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Tim Johnson of South Dakota and Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia voted yes.
That is the smallest number of senators in the president’s opposing party to support a Supreme Court justice in modern history. Chief Justice John Roberts got 22 Democratic votes last year, and Justice Clarence Thomas – who was confirmed in 1991 on a 52-48 vote – got 11 Democratic votes.
Congratulations to Justice Alito and his family!
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Samuel Alito Watch: Filibuster Attempt Fizzles – Alito Headed Toward Confirmation
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, center, smiles as he arrives to meet Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., in her Capitol Hill office Monday, Jan. 30, 2006. Time is running out for liberals trying to block Alito. Senators planned to vote Monday on whether to shut down a filibuster attempt aimed at keeping the conservative judge off the nation’s highest court. Behind Alito is White House aide Jamie Brown.
ASSociated Press: Senate Moves Alito Close to Confirmation
The Senate on Monday all but guaranteed Samuel Alito’s confirmation as the nation’s 110th Supreme Court justice, shutting down a last-minute attempt by liberals to block the conservative judge’s nomination with a filibuster.
Republican and Democratic senators, on a 72-25 vote, agreed to end their debate, setting up a Tuesday morning vote on Alito’s confirmation to replace retiring moderate Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor.“I am pleased that a strong, bipartisan majority in the Senate decisively rejected attempts to obstruct and filibuster an up-or-down vote on Judge Sam Alito’s nomination,” President Bush said.
The LEFT wimps out on the Alito filibuster and the Gang of 14 takes the credit…..
“We saw no reason for the members of this group to support a filibuster,” said senior Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, a member of the “Gang of 14” — a group of Republicans and Democrats who have pledged not to filibuster unless there are “extraordinary circumstances.”
The Fat Lady has Sung……..Confirmation tomorrow morning…….
Congratulations to Justice Samuel Alito.
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Samuel Alito Watch: Obama Criticises Filibuster As Biden Supports It Once
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito walks through the halls of Capitol Hill in Washington January 27, 2006.
ASSociated Press: Sen. Obama Criticizes Filibuster Tactic
To more effectively oppose Supreme Court nominees in the future, Democrats need to convince the public “their values are at stake” rather than use stalling tactics to try to thwart the president, said a senator who opposes
Samuel Alito’s confirmation.Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., predicted on Sunday that an effort to try to block a final vote on Alito would fail on Monday. That would clear the way for Senate approval Tuesday of the federal appeals court judge picked to succeed the retiring Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor.Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., said he, too, would support the filibuster attempt but agreed that it was not particularly wise.
“I think a filibuster make sense when you have a prospect of actually succeeding,” Biden said on CNN’s “Late Edition.” “I will vote one time to say to continue the debate. but the truth of the matter” is that Alito will be confirmed, he said.
The Democrats WILL FILIBUSTER and LOSE on a cloture vote.
It appears they do NOT have the votes to DENY cloture.
A final up or down vote will occur on Tuesday with the confirmation of Justice Alito – just in time for President Bush’s State of the Union address.
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Samuel Alito Watch: Democrat Senator WILL Vote for Confirmation
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Cindy Sheehan Watch: Considering a Challenge to California Senator Feinstein
U.S. peace activist Cindy Sheehan (L) stands next to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during a meeting with World Social Forum Organizations in Caracas, Venezuela January 27, 2006. The sixth world forum, an event that began in Port Alegre in Brazil, has registered more than 67,000 participants and starts with a march against imperialism and war that will likely focus on U.S. President George W. Bush and the conflict in Iraq.
ASSociated Press: Peace activist Cindy Sheehan considers challenging Sen. Feinstein
American peace activist Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq, said Saturday she is strongly considering running for office against U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein because the California lawmaker will not support calls to immediately bring the troops home.
Sheehan, who was visiting Venezuela for the World Social Forum along with activists from around the world, said she has been thinking of challenging Feinstein for her seat for some time.
“I think this is so urgent and necessary that this is what I have to do,” Sheehan told The Associated Press in an interview, adding she would make a final decision on whether to run after talking it over with her three adult children in California in the coming days.
The Democratic primary will be held in June, and candidates must submit their statements by Feb. 14.
Sheehan, 48, who lives in Berkeley, Calif., accused Feinstein of being out-of-touch with Californians on Iraq.
“She voted for the war. She continues to vote for the funding. She won’t call for an immediate withdrawal of the troops,” said Sheehan, who gained international attention when she set up a protest camp near U.S. President George W. Bush’s Texas ranch last year.
“I think our senator needs to be held accountable for her support of George Bush and his war policies,” she added.
Come on Cindy…….how about the countless millions that Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, has made on the Iraq War.
And Cindy…….Senator Feinstein WILL SUPPORT the filibuster of Judge Samuel Alito.But, Alito WILL be confirmed in any case.
Are you still going to challenge Senator Feinstein?
Please do!
Bill Mundell are you warming up in the bullpen?
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (L) greets U.S activist Cindy Sheehan as he arrives at the meeting with World Social Forum Organizations in Caracas, Venezuela January 27, 2006.
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Samuel Alito Watch: Hillary Clinton Supports FILIBUSTER
U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-New York, speaks at a re-election fundraiser as Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski, right, looks on in Portland, Ore., Friday Jan. 27, 2006.
New York Daily News: Hil’s for filibuster
Takes rebel stand to oppose Alito OK for SupremesSen. Hillary Clinton yesterday backed a rebel band of Senate Dems seeking to filibuster a vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito.
Democratic leaders had warned that filibuster efforts were going nowhere and would let President Bush score easy political points, but Clinton said, “I oppose his nomination and support efforts to block his confirmation.”
“I do not think Judge Alito would advance the principles Americans hold most dear,” she said, adding she would vote against a move to cut off a filibuster should one occur.
Here we go!
First, it was Dianne Feinstein……..
The Senate Democrats WILL FILIBUSTER on Monday.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) made it clear earlier in the day that the party didn’t have the votes to defeat a cloture vote, so a filibuster was doomed to failure.
Nevertheless, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) have pushed for a filibuster, a move that delights Republicans.
“If the Democratic left does a filibuster led by Kerry, that’s found money for us,” a top GOP official said.
The filibuster tactic could have repercussions for Clinton. Her move is bound to be seen as an appeal to the liberal base that dominates the Democratic presidential primaries, following several Senate votes that could be seen as attempts to move to the center.
The “PLANTATION” reference = Pandering to the African-American vote
An “ALITO FILIBUSTER” = Pandering to the Pro-Abortion/NARAL movement
Hillary is migrating back to her NATURAL LEFT or does she fear Kerry and/or Gore in the Presidential primary?
Look for more filibuster supporters as the weekend progresses……
Will the GANG of 14 have a news conference?
Stay tuned….
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Samuel Alito Watch: Dianne Feinstein Reneges and WILL Vote for Filibuster
U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (L) responds to reporter’s questions as he leaves Capitol Hill in Washington January 27, 2006. Kerry publicly pushed for a filibuster to stop the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito but Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said on Friday that he and fellow Democrats lack the votes.
Senator Dianne Feinstein who previously stated she would vote against a filibuster of Judge Samuel Alito has changed her mind:
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today announced that she will vote no on cloture regarding the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
“Based on a very long and thoughtful analysis of the record and transcript, which I tried to indicate in my floor statement yesterday, I’ve decided that I will vote no on cloture.â€
The California Yankee has an updated roster of Senators here.
There are only 57 votes Aye.
Will Kerry and Kennedy pursuade other Senators over the weekend to vote No on cloture?
Will the Gang of 14 have to exert discipline? Or will Bill Frist tire of the stalling and call for a change of the rules (Nuclear Option) Monday morning?
Flap continues to handicap a filibuster…………
Stay tuned……..
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Samuel Alito Watch: FILIBUSTER?
Judge Samuel Alito, left, meets with Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., on Capitol Hill Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, to discuss Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The Senate vote on the nomination is expected next week.
AFP: Top Democrats move to block Bush high court nominee
Leading Democrat Senators John Kerry and Ted Kennedy said they would try to block Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito by preventing a vote on him with a filibuster.
Former presidential candidate Kerry announced from Switzerland that he wanted to block President George W. Bush’s conservative nominee with the stalling tactic to prevent “an ideological coup” on the high court.
“Judge Alito will take America backward, especially when it comes to civil rights and discrimination laws,” Kerry said is a statement.
Kennedy, Kerry’s fellow Massachusetts senator, also called for a filibuster on Alito when the Senate is called to vote, probably early next week.
“We owe it to future generations of Americans to oppose this nomination. If Judge Alito is confirmed … the progress of half a century on the basic rights of all Americans is likely to be rolled back.”
In a statement, Democratic leaders said that Kerry was lobbying fellow senators in hopes of being able to round up the 41 votes needed to successfully prevent the Senate from holding a final up-or-down confirmation vote on Alito.
But…….
Flap counts more than 60 Senators who will vote for cloture…….
ASSociated Press: Republicans Clear the Way for Alito Vote
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito enjoys sufficient bipartisan support to surmount any Senate filibuster attempt by minority Democrats, members of both parties indicated Friday.
Democrats and Republicans both said that the 55-year-old conservative jurist will get more than the 60 votes needed to cut off debate on the Senate floor Monday. “Next Tuesday, a bipartisan majority will vote to confirm Judge Alito as Justice Alito,” said Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn.
Alito’s supporters already have those commitments, with 52 of the Republicans’ 55-member majority and three Democrats — Robert Byrd of West Virginia, Tim Johnson of South Dakota and Ben Nelson of Nebraska — already publicly supporting his confirmation as the replacement for retiring Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor.In addition, Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Daniel Akaka of Hawaii, Ken Salazar of Colorado and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota — as well as GOP Sen. Olympia Snowe (news, bio, voting record) of Maine — made it clear after a second day of floor debate on Alito that they would not support a filibuster, even though Akaka and Salazar oppose Alito and the others are undecided.
Looks like the LEFTIES wimped out…….
Stay tuned……..
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Samuel Alito Watch: Democrat Senator WILL Vote for Confirmation
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Samuel Alito Watch: Byrd and Johnson Break Ranks to Support Confirmation
Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is seen in Washington in an undated file photo. Johnson broke ranks on Thursday and announced he would vote to confirm President Bush’s nomination of conservative federal appeals judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court.
ASSociated Press: More Democrats Get Behind Alito Nomination
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito picked up two new Democratic supporters alongside liberal critics Thursday, and Republicans began calling for the Senate to end its debate and vote to confirm him.
“Senate Democrats should stop their foot-dragging on the vote for Judge Alito to become Justice Alito,” said Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee. Democrats Robert Byrd of West Virginia and Tim Johnson of South Dakota announced their support for the conservative judge.
Byrd and Johnson break party ranks but the vote Yea continues below 60.
Will the other Democrats have the intestinal fortitude to filibuster and withstand the wrath of the Gang of 14 and/or Nuclear Option?
The New York Times certainly has called them out………
Stay tuned……debate should end soon….. or will it?
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