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The Republican Party is navigating a treacherous landscape as it grapples with the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. On one hand, conservative activists and leaders are urging the party to aggressively oppose the nomination, branding Sotomayor as liberal and vowing to scrutinize her record. However, other
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U.S. Senators Nelson and Casey, self-proclaimed "pro-life" Democrats from Nebraska and Pennsylvania, are under pressure from Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, to filibuster President Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor. Terry's organization has launched a four-pronged attack plan to derail
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held its final day of hearings on Samuel Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court, with Chairman Arlen Specter endorsing the judge and predicting a party-line vote in favor of confirmation. Democrats, on the other hand, considered delaying a committee vote to give their members
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The confirmation hearing of Samuel Alito to the supreme court is underway, with Democrats determined to scrutinize his views on abortion rights and executive power. In his opening statement, Alito acknowledged that his record had raised questions about his understanding of constitutional checks and balances. Democrats are set to question
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Conservative strategists have jumped into action in anticipation of a tough fight for the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court, despite the initial enthusiasm and relief among conservatives after President Bush's announcement on Monday. The nomination, coming on the heels of the failed Harriet E.
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The nomination of Federal Judge Samuel Alito to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the US Supreme Court has drawn fire from Democrats and liberal groups, with conservatives hailing it as a rare opportunity to move the Court in a decidedly more conservative direction. Alito's
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The withdrawal of Harriet Miers' Supreme Court nomination, driven by conservative opposition, underscores several key lessons for President George W. Bush and future presidents. The tumultuous confirmation process highlights the importance of thorough vetting, cultivating bipartisan support in the Senate, and understanding the power of conservative groups in shaping
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Conservative activists and donors are expressing strong discontent with President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court, with 51% of those polled stating that they will likely reduce their grassroots work and contributions for Republican candidates in 2006. This comes after President Bush's repeated
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Harriet Miers' withdrawal as a Supreme Court nominee marks a significant capitulation by President George W. Bush to the far right of his party. The episode has raised concerns about the future of judicial nominations, with many fearing that the right wing will continue to dictate the outcome. Despite
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President Bush has refused to turn over documents related to Harriet E. Miers's work in the White House, citing executive privilege and the need for confidentiality in presidential advice. This decision has set up a potential confrontation with the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has requested the documents to
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Congressman David Dreier, chairman of the House Rules Committee, met with host Steve Inskeep at the Capitol to discuss the party's agenda and challenges in the wake of Tom DeLay's indictment. Dreier emphasized the importance of cutting spending and reducing the government's reach, but
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As the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, high gas prices, and the Supreme Court nomination dominate the public's attention, Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the country's direction, less supportive of President Bush's policies, and doubtful of his competence in appointing key officials. The Diageo/Hotline
