Run to the Right...but not too far...

In case my ideology escapes you, I am a conservative at heart and have been since day one. I voted Dole over Clinton and have voted Bush...twice. I supported Gingrich's Contract with America and hated when he stepped down. I listen to Limbaugh and Hannity...and I watch Fox News.

With all that said, my article is simply to discuss the political battle that my brethren get ready to undertake...and that filling a position of Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. And it may get even more interesting since rumor has it that Justice Rehnquist will be announcing his retirement soon. Chuck Schumer, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, promises a "war" regardless of who the candidate is. That's a great way of starting this off Chucky...both sides have promised to pay millions in this battle.

The fact of the matter is the Supreme Court belongs to the people...and the people, and I know Democrats still can't believe it, the people elected George W. Bush as President. A majority of voting citizens cast their vote to have Bush remain president. And I know that haunts many a liberal every night...makes it hard for them to sleep...but it's a fact. And, since the people elected Bush and Bush gets to make the nomination, it stands to reason that the people are making Bush's nomination....right? So, Democrats had better be careful about how far they want to carry this battle.

With that said, however, Bush had better be careful in his nomination(s). The people voted in George W. Bush, not the far right wing interest groups that will be attempting to influence the nomination. While I am sure the nominee will be religious, it should not be his religion that gets him/her nominated. Being a Christian definitely shouldn't disqualify a candidate like some liberals seem to believe, but it also shouldn't be the only criteria to be nominated. The nominee should be a good judge who will uphold the law and the Constitution and not someone who is committed to creating new law as it appears many of the judiciary in this country is inclined to do.

I'm sure the President will do an excellent job in his nominating as he has thus far...despite what many liberals believe. He has, so far, managed to appease the far right without completely bowing to the pressure from them. I am in hopes that will continue...but, be prepared for the battle the lies ahead. Liberals have lost two elections in a row...and a lot of pride. They are looking to battle anywhere they can find...