What could possibly go wrong....

We can stop this nominee if 40 Dems stick together on a fillibuster.   Rove will want to turn this into a mid term re-election issue so bring it on.   But let's be ready and commit to this upcoming battle.

POSSIBLE SUPREME COURT NOMINATION

..."Any nominee, whether Hispanic or not, should be committed to the core constitutional principles of equal protection and due process, and be sensitive to the laws that have opened doors for Hispanics and all minorities in education, voting, and employment," said Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Past Supreme Court rulings on the rights of immigrant workers, voting rights, affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, and bilingual education have had long-lasting and far-reaching affects on the lives of Latino families.  Many of these rulings have been decided by one vote.

"The Supreme Court has played an historic role in the lives of minorities in extending equal protections and rights," said Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, Chair of the CHC Civil Rights Task Force.  "The courts are often the last resort - and sometimes the only resort - for minorities seeking redress from inadequate or unfair laws.  Like other minorities, Hispanics have faced discrimination, which often can only be addressed by the courts, and ultimately the Supreme Court, with its power to find discriminatory practices unconstitutional."

Earlier this week, the CHC offered to work with President Bush to identify a qualified Hispanic nominee for the Supreme Court.  The CHC also urged the President to consult with Senators from both parties stating, "Not only is this consistent with the Advise and Consent clause of the U.S. Constitution, but also with the bipartisan agreement among Senators that resolved the filibuster controversy."

...Bipartisan consultation on judicial nominees was successful when used by Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton to place Sandra Day O'Conner, David Souter and Ruth Bader Ginsberg on the Court."

Our best hope from the list was Ted Olsen.  He was the only "candidate" in his 60's (I think 64). One Senator, John Cornyn from Texas, was on the list.

I think this is gonna be Clarence Thomas II, a young minority who sucks.  Hope I'm wrong.

 Let us fight this battle with all our might.  We must vote out of office any Democrat who crosses party lines.  If we lose this battle it will be the crisis that leads liberals back into power.