SENATOR Obama quote from Supreme Court hearings on Justice Alioto: “There are some who believe that the president, having won the election, should have complete authority to appoint his nominee and the Senate should only examine whether the justice is intellectually capable and an all-around good guy; that once you get beyond intellect and personal character, there should be no further question as to whether the judge should be confirmed. I disagree with this view. I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent. I believe it calls for meaningful advice and consent and that includes an examination of a judge’s philosophy, ideology, and record.â€
January 28th, 2009 1:52 pm
Great stuff!
July 13th, 2009 11:58 am
SENATOR Obama quote from Supreme Court hearings on Justice Alioto: “There are some who believe that the president, having won the election, should have complete authority to appoint his nominee and the Senate should only examine whether the justice is intellectually capable and an all-around good guy; that once you get beyond intellect and personal character, there should be no further question as to whether the judge should be confirmed. I disagree with this view. I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent. I believe it calls for meaningful advice and consent and that includes an examination of a judge’s philosophy, ideology, and record.â€
July 13th, 2009 11:59 am
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090713/pl_politico/24864