Today's Washington Times has an opinion piece by Wesley Pruden on the coming Supreme Court nomination by President Obama. President Obama has stated "that in a democracy powerful interests must not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens." (What does he think the SEIU does???) Mr. Pruden points out that powerful interests should not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens, but that didn't used to be the concern of judges. The job of a Supreme Court justice is to uphold the Constitution. That is supposed to be the basis of his decisions.
Mr. Pruden points out that because the Democrats have 59 votes, they will probably be able to confirm pretty much anyone. However, the Republicans have 41 votes. With their 41 votes and a spine, the Republicans could turn this nomination process into a teachable moment. Now is the time to ask the questions that will let the American people see what is happening to our Republic. If the Republicans ask valid questions that educate the American people, they could accomplish good things for themselves and for our country.
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