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Alito Talking Points: The "He's Italian!" EditionThe Political Teen has some video of Chris Matthews talking about a "disgusting" (Matthews' word) Alito talking points memo being circulated, allegedly by Democrats. If I understand the document Matthews is discussing, one of the "points" is quite disgusting. Matthews...Argus Leader in lock step
The Argus Leader is in lock step with the left. Today?s front page main headline is Conservative judge faces confirmation battle. Sub headings include, Top Democrat calls nomination ?provocative? and Senators say hearings may take time. David Kranz takes the...Initial Johnson Position on Alito
Sunshine In Peggy Noonan's LifeSen. Johnson says it?s too early to judge Alito
South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson talked to Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito about ?a whole range of constitutional issues? Tuesday, though he says it is too early to draw any conclusions about the veteran judge.Johnson said it would be ?some time? before he makes a decision about the conservative nominee, who already faces opposition from several liberal groups and abortion-rights supporters.OK. Not too bad for this stage of things.
Later, in a conference call with reporters, Johnson said he hoped the hearing process would move quickly but be thorough.Still sounds reasonable, eh? But wait...
He said he would not rule out a filibuster from his party. ?I would leave all those options on the table,? he said.After all this, the Chief forms a mental image of Senator Tim carefully holding a moist finger up to check the wind direction before he says anything definite.
The Chief's projection on this: if it looks inevitable that Alito will win the "advice and consent" of the Senate, TJ will probably be released to support him. Otherwise, he'll probably say NYET!
But hey! What do I know, really?
The other day Abe noted a very pessimistic and cynical column from Peggy Noonan. Let me tell you, the Pegster was on a real downer when she wrote this baby. Here blogger The Speculist says Cheer Up, Peggy. Our future...Oh God, Please Stop Me
Latest Tradesports: Alito 28.4, Luttig 19.0, Karen Williams 11.5. Michael McConnell is now a rather pedestrian 8.5....Michael Steele: The Oreo Uncle Tom
Democrats sure hate black folks who stray very far from the plantation: 'Party trumps race' for Steele foes. Black Democratic leaders in Maryland say that racially tinged attacks against Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele in his bid for the U.S....Your Weekly Carnival of Nebraskans
This week has seen some of the most delightful fall weather I've ever experienced. This morning I walked out of the front door and to work wearing short-sleeves -- something that you should not be able to do on the...Daschle Watch
From today's edition of The Hotline:Daschle, Front And Center According to an adviser, Daschle plans in his address to state very clearly that Washington's priorities are wrong for America. He'll also focus on health care, energy and Iraq and will...
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