October 31, 2005

HRC Has "Serious Questions" About Alito

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) just weighed in on the Alito nomination, saying his record "raises serious questions about whether he will be steadfast in protecting our most fundamental rights."

Still, she remained neutral, saying the nomination "must initiate a thoughtful and deliberate process of closely examining and scrutinizing Judge Alito's record to determine whether he merits a seat on the highest court in the nation."

Clinton voted against John Roberts last month because, she said at the time, she didn't believe he "presented his views with enough clarity and specificity for me to in good conscience cast a vote on his behalf." In one sign that she'd apply the same standard to Samuel Alito, Clinton urged Pres. Bush and Alito to be "forthcoming" during the confirmation process.

Posted at 02:12 PM

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I opposite Alito, not because of his apparent anti-abortion stance, but for other reasons that I feel are actually more important. His views on the commerce clause are especially dangerous as it would put Federal employee discrimination, civil rights, and environmental protection legislation on very shaky grounds. It could render the EPA virtually useless. See my extended opinion here:

The Agenda Gap

Michael Herman | 11.01.05 01:14 PM

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