Bush Doesn't Disappoint, Picks Alito for Supreme Court

This is great news. President Bush announced this morning that he has chosen Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the United States Supreme Court. After the Miers fiasco, Bush did not want to take a chance. He did not disappoint us and this is a great victory for conservatives. Mr. Alito is said to be to "have a record that shows a commitment to a strict interpretation of the Constitution." The Democrats are already trying to label him as an extremists, but I welcome the fight. Now that President Bush has stepped up and picked a true conservative, the Republicans must not waver and fight for Alito in the Senate. If the Democrats filibuster and the Republicans have to use the "nuclear option" then so be it. -JW- ---------------------------------- Bush Picks Alito for Supreme Court Oct 31, 8:27 AM (ET) By Ron Fournier WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush, stung by the rejection of his first choice, nominated conservative judge Samuel Alito on Monday to replace moderate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in a bid to reshape the Supreme Court and mollify his political base. "Judge Alito is one of the most accomplished and respected judges in America," the president said in announcing Alito's selection. "He's got a mastery of the law and a deep commitment to justice." Bush exhorted the Senate to confirm his choice by the end of the year. The choice was likely to spark a political brawl. Unlike the nomination of Harriet Miers, which was derailed Thursday by Bush's conservative allies, Alito faces opposition from Democrats...(Continued)