Senate Democrats Prepare to Block Conservative Judges
– By John T. Plecnik
As millions of Americans watched Senate Democrats grill Condoleezza Rice during her confirmation hearings for secretary of state, many asked, “Why fight a forgone conclusion?” We all knew Rice would be confirmed. Colin Powell’s heir apparent passed the Senate by a vote of 85 to 13. Notable detractors included former Klansman Robert Byrd, “Teddy” Kennedy, and John Kerry.
Have the Democrats lost their collective mind? Why oppose the inevitable? Simple. This is the preseason for the biggest game in town: selecting the makeup of our next Supreme Court. And make no mistake, the playoffs are swift approaching………
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