First Thoughts on Miers: The Senate's duty to advise and consent must not be a leap of faithI know there is a lot of "confirmation fatigue" after the Roberts vote, but we must remain vigilant in protecting our precious rights. My initial reaction is that we need to learn a great deal about Ms. Miers before she can be confirmed. While the Senate confirmed Judge Roberts with virtually no background information, the Senate's obligation is even greater now to exercise its independent judgment and inquire about the record and views of the latest nominee to fill O'Connor's critical swing seat.
By and large, Miers has not been a public figure. I believe the only way to be certain that she will be a fair and partial justice is for the Senate and the American people to have full and complete access to documents that will shed lights on how she will consider the critical constitutional issues facing our nation.
This will be a tough, uphill struggle, but the stakes are so high, we must stick together and do our best. Link:
http://www.conyersblog.us/archives/00000262.htm Blogged by the Congressman at 1021 PM EDT .... and, he had a choice comment regarding DeLay's additional indictment --
"Just read this article on a second grand jury indictment of our former Majority Leader. Doesn't look like October is shaping up to be any better for the GOP. Zing.
He is such a leader, 24/7/365 ... in case anyone you know is looking for one to steer our Republic on a just, honest and exciting new course.
Peace.