Re: Bush to nominate Alito to replace O\'Connor
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Republicans voted for legally qualified liberal Ginsburg, so Democrats should vote for legally qualified conservative Alito. Simple as that.
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While that's a standard I have no problem adhering to, it should patently obvious why such an option isn't practical for Democrats - that is, even if Bush succeeds in getting him confirmed, there's altogether too much pressure on the Democrats to let the vote be as lopsided as the Ginsburg vote was.
Think $$. Think any Democrat voting to confirm Alito saying bye-bye to all the NOW and EMILY's List money they know and love. Think of that money heading to their opponents in their next primary. And it's not just the women's groups that have a dog in this fight.
Maybe I'll eat crow, but I doubt it. Expect a war.
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