It's all about appearance
The Democrats are in a quandry over the nomination of Judge Roberts to be the next Supreme Court Chief Justice.
First, they know that they can't stop the confirmation of Judge Roberts! Although they have tried their best to smear the man, he has outsmarted them at every turn. They have tried to set him up in various questions, but he would not rise to the bait.
But, on the other hand, the Democrats have to figure a way to satisfy their various special interest groups - I almost said their 'base'; but the Democrats have no 'base', only various special interest group that will bolt at the slightest perception of the party not kowtowing to their interest.
So, what are they to do??
It is my opinion that they are not discussing among themselves whether the man should be approved or not; whethere he is qualified or not; whether he is too much of an activitist. No, they are discussing how many votes they should or should not give him! Rather than making their decision based on what is best for the country, - their real duty after all - they are deciding how to vote based on political gain! They know that they have to confirm him, the problem for them is how many Democratic votes to give him in the confirmation. Too many votes and their special interest group begin howling and protesting - too few and they appear (and for the Democrats, appearance is everything!) to be strictly partisian and divisive. So, rather than concentrate on trying to confirm or deny an appointment to one of the most important positions in the goverment based on the qualifications of the man to hold that position, they are worried about how the number of votes cast in favor or opposition will reflect on them! They are more concerned with the "message" they are sending rather than the effect their vote will have on the welfare of the country. I would have much more respect for Democratic Senators who vote against Judge Roberts if they actually thought he would not be the right man for the spot - although I would think such a vote to be wrong - than to cast a vote simply to attempt a political gain or to "send a message"!
So, of course, we know that there will be enough votes from the Democratic Party to make it appear that they are non-partisian, but just how many votes remains the question. And, whatever count they come up with - they are merely setting the stage for the NEXT nominee!
With the Roberts nomination, the balance does not change - so he is a "safe" confirmation for the Democrats. The next nominee will be the pivot! And, it does not matter who the nominee is to be! They will fight that person tooth and nail. They will come out with the most vicious attacks they come up with. Any Republican nominee will be vilified, crucified, and attacked on the most personal level!
First, they know that they can't stop the confirmation of Judge Roberts! Although they have tried their best to smear the man, he has outsmarted them at every turn. They have tried to set him up in various questions, but he would not rise to the bait.
But, on the other hand, the Democrats have to figure a way to satisfy their various special interest groups - I almost said their 'base'; but the Democrats have no 'base', only various special interest group that will bolt at the slightest perception of the party not kowtowing to their interest.
So, what are they to do??
It is my opinion that they are not discussing among themselves whether the man should be approved or not; whethere he is qualified or not; whether he is too much of an activitist. No, they are discussing how many votes they should or should not give him! Rather than making their decision based on what is best for the country, - their real duty after all - they are deciding how to vote based on political gain! They know that they have to confirm him, the problem for them is how many Democratic votes to give him in the confirmation. Too many votes and their special interest group begin howling and protesting - too few and they appear (and for the Democrats, appearance is everything!) to be strictly partisian and divisive. So, rather than concentrate on trying to confirm or deny an appointment to one of the most important positions in the goverment based on the qualifications of the man to hold that position, they are worried about how the number of votes cast in favor or opposition will reflect on them! They are more concerned with the "message" they are sending rather than the effect their vote will have on the welfare of the country. I would have much more respect for Democratic Senators who vote against Judge Roberts if they actually thought he would not be the right man for the spot - although I would think such a vote to be wrong - than to cast a vote simply to attempt a political gain or to "send a message"!
So, of course, we know that there will be enough votes from the Democratic Party to make it appear that they are non-partisian, but just how many votes remains the question. And, whatever count they come up with - they are merely setting the stage for the NEXT nominee!
With the Roberts nomination, the balance does not change - so he is a "safe" confirmation for the Democrats. The next nominee will be the pivot! And, it does not matter who the nominee is to be! They will fight that person tooth and nail. They will come out with the most vicious attacks they come up with. Any Republican nominee will be vilified, crucified, and attacked on the most personal level!
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