Comments on: Blitzer: This year, the Supreme Court hangs in the balance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: KT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069444 KT Mon, 12 May 2008 23:22:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069444 Umm, where have you people been? There is already a Conservative majority on the Supreme Court that will not only overturn Roe vs. Wade but also affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. This was the result of Roberts and Alito getting confirmed. (essentially replacing a centrist in O'Connor with a hardliner in Alito)The 3 youngest judges on the court are Roberts, Alito, and Clarence Thomas none of whom is 60 yet. All of the liberal justices are over 70. (Stevens is 88). So even if Obama were to win, he would more than likely replace Stevens and one or 2 of the liberal judges, not enough to swing the Court back from the right. There's no way any of the young conservatives would step down and Scalia would not step down with a Democrat in the White House. Umm, where have you people been? There is already a Conservative majority on the Supreme Court that will not only overturn Roe vs. Wade but also affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. This was the result of Roberts and Alito getting confirmed. (essentially replacing a centrist in O'Connor with a hardliner in Alito)The 3 youngest judges on the court are Roberts, Alito, and Clarence Thomas none of whom is 60 yet. All of the liberal justices are over 70. (Stevens is 88). So even if Obama were to win, he would more than likely replace Stevens and one or 2 of the liberal judges, not enough to swing the Court back from the right. There's no way any of the young conservatives would step down and Scalia would not step down with a Democrat in the White House.

]]> By: Ca Native http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069330 Ca Native Mon, 12 May 2008 23:13:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069330 OH PLEASE!!! If the President could simply appoint the Justice then this hysteria would be warranted. Nominees are highly scrutinized and Congress ultimately can stall/reject any nominee they didn't like - regardless who the President. But it makes for great political fodder - so keep beating the drums, CNN. OH PLEASE!!!

If the President could simply appoint the Justice then this hysteria would be warranted. Nominees are highly scrutinized and Congress ultimately can stall/reject any nominee they didn't like – regardless who the President.

But it makes for great political fodder – so keep beating the drums, CNN.

]]> By: Eli of Stockbridge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069267 Eli of Stockbridge Mon, 12 May 2008 23:08:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069267 The Supreme Court is looked over by the average voter. Laws come to life or die here. Remember the Supreme Courts role in the 2004 election process? Don't be fooled, it's almost as important as the presidency itself. Instead we concentrate on Rev. Wright, Rev, Hagee and Bill Clinton's antics. The Supreme Court is looked over by the average voter. Laws come to life or die here. Remember the Supreme Courts role in the 2004 election process? Don't be fooled, it's almost as important as the presidency itself. Instead we concentrate on Rev. Wright, Rev, Hagee and Bill Clinton's antics.

]]> By: Porter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069214 Porter Mon, 12 May 2008 23:04:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069214 brian - you have no idea what you are talking about. The judges who are going to leave the court, the oldest judges, are Ginsberg and Stevens, who is in his 80s. These two can't wait for a democrat because of age. The conversative members on the other hand are all relatively young and not leaving soon. The Court will change more significantly this year. Plus, if a Democrat had been President, then Roberts and Alito would be progressive judges, thus giving the court 5 progressive judges, and 2 left leaning moderates. But nice try at making an educated post. brian – you have no idea what you are talking about. The judges who are going to leave the court, the oldest judges, are Ginsberg and Stevens, who is in his 80s. These two can't wait for a democrat because of age. The conversative members on the other hand are all relatively young and not leaving soon. The Court will change more significantly this year. Plus, if a Democrat had been President, then Roberts and Alito would be progressive judges, thus giving the court 5 progressive judges, and 2 left leaning moderates. But nice try at making an educated post.

]]> By: GUY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069155 GUY Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069155 Listen, the issue about abortion is ridiculous. I'm all for pro life stuff HOWEVER, until the pro life movement decides to figure out how to take care of the THOUSANDS of foster children in this country, then there is no platform to stand on in order to ask for change in Roe versus Wade. If we can't take care of the lives of children already born, why are we wasting our time trying to save a child that hasn't been born?! Solve the unwanted, already born, child problem we have and then we can discuss Roe versus Wade. Listen, the issue about abortion is ridiculous. I'm all for pro life stuff HOWEVER, until the pro life movement decides to figure out how to take care of the THOUSANDS of foster children in this country, then there is no platform to stand on in order to ask for change in Roe versus Wade. If we can't take care of the lives of children already born, why are we wasting our time trying to save a child that hasn't been born?! Solve the unwanted, already born, child problem we have and then we can discuss Roe versus Wade.

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069090 Peter Mon, 12 May 2008 22:54:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069090 Which candidate I pick if the best is not there? HILLARY 08 Which candidate I pick if the best is not there?
HILLARY 08

]]> By: Lorraine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1069028 Lorraine Mon, 12 May 2008 22:49:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1069028 There seems to be a misconception on the part of all the naive Barack-azoids out there that Clinton supporters are bitter because it appears she may lose. Wrong, clueless political neophytes. We are angry and disappointed, because a bunch of gullible Obama supporters are screwing things up for the rest of us. By allowing yourselves to be hypnotized by Mr. Slick, you have effectively disposed of the only substantive candidate out there--Hillary Rodham Clinton--and with her our chance to dig ourselves out of our current problems in a timely manner. You'll all grow up and realize the error of your gullible ways (and we have all been there), but it won't be in time to fix the damage 4 years (or God forbid, 8) of Barack's empty rhetoric will have caused. Keep track of what the "snakeoil-salesman in chief " does after he's elected--you'll see. There seems to be a misconception on the part of all the naive Barack-azoids out there that Clinton supporters are bitter because it appears she may lose. Wrong, clueless political neophytes. We are angry and disappointed, because a bunch of gullible Obama supporters are screwing things up for the rest of us. By allowing yourselves to be hypnotized by Mr. Slick, you have effectively disposed of the only substantive candidate out there–Hillary Rodham Clinton–and with her our chance to dig ourselves out of our current problems in a timely manner.

You'll all grow up and realize the error of your gullible ways (and we have all been there), but it won't be in time to fix the damage 4 years (or God forbid, 8) of Barack's empty rhetoric will have caused.

Keep track of what the "snakeoil-salesman in chief " does after he's elected–you'll see.

]]> By: Judy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068996 Judy Mon, 12 May 2008 22:47:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068996 The issue is very important and a woman's right to control her own body is going to be reversed if McCain is elected. It's time for abortion to be taken off the public agenda and put where it belongs, a decision between a woman and her doctor. It's a medical issue, not a legal issue. In 2000 when Bush was running, I always felt that Supreme Court appointments was probably the most important issue going since the court appointees outlast the President by many years. A couple of more like Thomas/Roberts/Alito will set this country back a century. The issue is very important and a woman's right to control her own body is going to be reversed if McCain is elected. It's time for abortion to be taken off the public agenda and put where it belongs, a decision between a woman and her doctor. It's a medical issue, not a legal issue. In 2000 when Bush was running, I always felt that Supreme Court appointments was probably the most important issue going since the court appointees outlast the President by many years. A couple of more like Thomas/Roberts/Alito will set this country back a century.

]]> By: Art Salazar, San Antonio, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068983 Art Salazar, San Antonio, Texas Mon, 12 May 2008 22:45:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068983 Who cares. They are politicians too and will vote in favor of whoever is in the white house unless it's a no brainer issue. Who cares. They are politicians too and will vote in favor of whoever is in the white house unless it's a no brainer issue.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068967 Mike Mon, 12 May 2008 22:43:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068967 Wolfie! Again with the Flag Lapel Pin! I am a US Army Veteran (Volunteer) and have been a Police Officer and Fire Fighter for twenty years. I have never ever worn a Flag Lapel Pin. Jack Cafferty should have leaned over and slapped you when you brought it up. Wolfie! Again with the Flag Lapel Pin! I am a US Army Veteran (Volunteer) and have been a Police Officer and Fire Fighter for twenty years. I have never ever worn a Flag Lapel Pin. Jack Cafferty should have leaned over and slapped you when you brought it up.

]]> By: T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068941 T Mon, 12 May 2008 22:41:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068941 Pastor Hagee must be held accountable for his anti-Catholic remarks. He is a false prophet and must repent for his Catholic bashing. Pastor Hagee must be held accountable for his anti-Catholic remarks.
He is a false prophet and must repent for his Catholic bashing.

]]> By: Victor http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068896 Victor Mon, 12 May 2008 22:39:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068896 I Think its time McCain says who his runing mate is, because that will not also be an easy jobs for him. I Think its time McCain says who his runing mate is, because that will not also be an easy jobs for him.

]]> By: Ilona Proud Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068890 Ilona Proud Canadian Mon, 12 May 2008 22:39:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068890 You guys keep talking about Roe vs Wade, but a huge issue is staring you in the face and you don't even see it. If Hillary (for whatever reason) What do you think will become of Paul vs Clinton? Hillary will appoint the Judges who will willingly dismiss all charges against the Clintons, and just squash the case against them. You guys keep talking about Roe vs Wade, but a huge issue is staring you in the face and you don't even see it. If Hillary (for whatever reason) What do you think will become of Paul vs Clinton? Hillary will appoint the Judges who will willingly dismiss all charges against the Clintons, and just squash the case against them.

]]> By: GL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068855 GL Mon, 12 May 2008 22:35:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068855 Wow wolf- first real story out of you in months. Wow wolf- first real story out of you in months.

]]> By: Tjaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068828 Tjaye Mon, 12 May 2008 22:33:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068828 I love that all of these whiny women who want to vote in Hillary for GIRL POWER are tossing tantrums and saying they are going to vote McCain because they wanted it to be a girl this time. And if they do, they are most certain to lose their right to choose what they want to do with their own body. Serves them right. Obama O-8! Oh, and I'm a woman - but not too proud of it these days. I love that all of these whiny women who want to vote in Hillary for GIRL POWER are tossing tantrums and saying they are going to vote McCain because they wanted it to be a girl this time. And if they do, they are most certain to lose their right to choose what they want to do with their own body.

Serves them right.

Obama O-8!

Oh, and I'm a woman – but not too proud of it these days.

]]> By: Sandy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068820 Sandy Mon, 12 May 2008 22:32:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068820 Fortunately, a justice isn't necessarily appointed just because he or she is nominated by the president. There is a whole approval process whereby many others have a say. Also, there are 9 justices on the court, so no individual justice has an undue say. I would not, therefore, use this issue in deciding who to vote for in the presidential election. Fortunately, a justice isn't necessarily appointed just because he or she is nominated by the president. There is a whole approval process whereby many others have a say. Also, there are 9 justices on the court, so no individual justice has an undue say.

I would not, therefore, use this issue in deciding who to vote for in the presidential election.

]]> By: Yari from San Francisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068751 Yari from San Francisco Mon, 12 May 2008 22:26:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068751 When Hillery was giving a victory speech in Indiana while the text at the bottom of the screen read "too close to call" It became clear to myself and my Psychologist roommate that this race has been too much for her and she has finally lost it. Bill Clinton's face was bright red.Chelsey cried that night. That whole family needs a long vacation. When Hillery was giving a victory speech in Indiana while the text at the bottom of the screen read "too close to call" It became clear to myself and my Psychologist roommate that this race has been too much for her and she has finally lost it. Bill Clinton's face was bright red.Chelsey cried that night. That whole family needs a long vacation.

]]> By: john brennan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068748 john brennan Mon, 12 May 2008 22:26:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068748 Obama wants a truthful campaign so what is the truth ,what he saids he is or what his pastor of 20 years said he is ? Obama wants a truthful campaign so what is the truth ,what he saids he is or what his pastor of 20 years said he is ?

]]> By: J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068737 J Mon, 12 May 2008 22:25:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068737 Even Jane Roe wants this decision overturned. The plaintiff realizes it was wrong. Do you want a country where the national government has all the power and states are left nothing? Shouldn't a state be able to outlaw actions that cause harm to human life? A state can't outlaw partial birth abortion without overturning this law? Women can use abortion, of a child we could keep alive outside the womb, as a means of birth control. How is this right? Bleeding heart liberals care more about dolphins caught in a tuna net than the millions of children thrown in the dumpster. Even Jane Roe wants this decision overturned. The plaintiff realizes it was wrong.

Do you want a country where the national government has all the power and states are left nothing? Shouldn't a state be able to outlaw actions that cause harm to human life? A state can't outlaw partial birth abortion without overturning this law? Women can use abortion, of a child we could keep alive outside the womb, as a means of birth control. How is this right? Bleeding heart liberals care more about dolphins caught in a tuna net than the millions of children thrown in the dumpster.

]]> By: sacto joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068733 sacto joe Mon, 12 May 2008 22:24:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068733 DEMOCRATS BEWARE!!! A lot of neo-cons posing as Democrats are posting hate mail. They're trying to drive a wedge between us! RESIST THE NEOCON HATE MACHINE! DEMOCRATS BEWARE!!!

A lot of neo-cons posing as Democrats are posting hate mail. They're trying to drive a wedge between us!

RESIST THE NEOCON HATE MACHINE!

]]> By: David, Santa Rosa, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068701 David, Santa Rosa, CA Mon, 12 May 2008 22:19:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068701 To Larry... I didn't know that. I guess I better go check it out. Thanks for the 411. To Larry... I didn't know that. I guess I better go check it out. Thanks for the 411.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068700 Farrell, Houston, Tx Mon, 12 May 2008 22:19:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068700 JOHN MCCAIN OF KEATING 5 WILL PROBABLY PICK JUSTICES THAT KEPT HIM OUT OF PRISON WHEN HE WAS TRIED FOR STEALING FROM LINCOLN SAVINGS AND INVESTORS. PAY BACK TIME. JOHN MCCAIN OF KEATING 5 WILL PROBABLY PICK JUSTICES THAT KEPT HIM OUT OF PRISON WHEN HE WAS TRIED FOR STEALING FROM LINCOLN SAVINGS AND INVESTORS. PAY BACK TIME.

]]> By: Rangel VP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068684 Rangel VP Mon, 12 May 2008 22:17:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068684 Wait until Wednesday when Hillary announces that uncle tom Charlie Rangel is her black vice president candidate. The I will not vote for a black man voters of W. Va will throw chunks of coal at her. Wait until Wednesday when Hillary announces that uncle tom Charlie Rangel is her black vice president candidate. The I will not vote for a black man voters of W. Va will throw chunks of coal at her.

]]> By: Molly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068682 Molly Mon, 12 May 2008 22:17:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068682 KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY - MILLIONS SUPPORT YOU AND ARE STILL VOTING FOR YOU. How ARROGANT of obama to claim victory - he has NOT won! We still have a few states to vote - let them - and count them. OBama has ignored WV & KY - does not need those types to win??? Hillary campaigned in NC - a big state for Obama - why won't he go to WV - afraid he will loose. Hillary or McCain - NEVER Obama! KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY – MILLIONS SUPPORT YOU AND ARE STILL VOTING FOR YOU.
How ARROGANT of obama to claim victory – he has NOT won! We still have a few states to vote – let them – and count them. OBama has ignored WV & KY – does not need those types to win???
Hillary campaigned in NC – a big state for Obama – why won't he go to WV – afraid he will loose.

Hillary or McCain – NEVER Obama!

]]> By: Rick FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068677 Rick FL Mon, 12 May 2008 22:17:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068677 I agree with Lieberman regarding a woman's right to make her own decisions; however, I do not agree with his claim that McCain's positions protect our national security. I feel staying the Bush course in Iraq is doing just the opposite by acting as a recruiting tool, raising anti-western sentiment, and not going after the real threats where it originates. America needs a new direction. Dem '08 I agree with Lieberman regarding a woman's right to make her own decisions; however, I do not agree with his claim that McCain's positions protect our national security. I feel staying the Bush course in Iraq is doing just the opposite by acting as a recruiting tool, raising anti-western sentiment, and not going after the real threats where it originates. America needs a new direction.

Dem '08

]]> By: John Smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068674 John Smith Mon, 12 May 2008 22:16:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068674 Some one, please encourage Hillary to run as an Independent candidate. This will be a blessing for the Democrats. It will be great for the Clintons to be removed far away from the democratic party, given the damage they have and continue to do. Why is it that the Clintons always destroy whatever "good work" that they do? To date, Edwards is highy respected because he knows when to quit in the interest of his party. Hillary should have quit a long time before now. The Republicans quit a long time ago!!! Some one, please encourage Hillary to run as an Independent candidate. This will be a blessing for the Democrats. It will be great for the Clintons to be removed far away from the democratic party, given the damage they have and continue to do.

Why is it that the Clintons always destroy whatever "good work" that they do?

To date, Edwards is highy respected because he knows when to quit in the interest of his party. Hillary should have quit a long time before now. The Republicans quit a long time ago!!!

]]> By: For the Love of God http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068648 For the Love of God Mon, 12 May 2008 22:12:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068648 Obama said, on video, he had traveled to 57 states so far in this campagin! and he has one more to go~ 57 States he has visited? And two more to go? And he hasn't visited Alaska and Hawaii? So he thinks there are 60 states? Obama said, on video, he had traveled to 57 states so far in this campagin! and he has one more to go~

57 States he has visited? And two more to go? And he hasn't visited Alaska and Hawaii? So he thinks there are 60 states?

]]> By: Edi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068640 Edi Mon, 12 May 2008 22:11:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068640 I am so sick of men telling me that I need to vote for Barrack because of the supreme court judges. Yes I strongly believe in abortion. Yes, I am a liberal. Yes, I believe that if women had voted for Hillary like blacks did for Barrack she would have won the nomination. But, because women are divided and blacks not, feminists trying to make me believe that women are more advanced than blacks. Blacks are smarter! But, No, I will not vote for Barrack and no amount of cajoling me, bullying me, trying to play nicey nicey like Donna Brazille will ever make me a supporter of the Democrats in this life time. I am so sick of men telling me that I need to vote for Barrack because of the supreme court judges. Yes I strongly believe in abortion. Yes, I am a liberal. Yes, I believe that if women had voted for Hillary like blacks did for Barrack she would have won the nomination. But, because women are divided and blacks not, feminists trying to make me believe that women are more advanced than blacks. Blacks are smarter! But, No, I will not vote for Barrack and no amount of cajoling me, bullying me, trying to play nicey nicey like Donna Brazille will ever make me a supporter of the Democrats in this life time.

]]> By: McCain '08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068637 McCain '08 Mon, 12 May 2008 22:11:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068637 One blogger said they were both "anti-abortion AND pro-choice. Funny how that works !" I'm on the side of those unborn, who are murdered each year because it's expedient and convenient for the woman to choose. If only THE BABIES COULD VOTE, WHERE WOULD WE BE ? One blogger said they were both "anti-abortion AND pro-choice. Funny how that works !"

I'm on the side of those unborn, who are murdered each year because it's expedient and convenient for the woman to choose. If only THE BABIES COULD VOTE, WHERE WOULD WE BE ?

]]> By: John Smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068612 John Smith Mon, 12 May 2008 22:07:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068612 Uncle Sam: The Urgency of now include the followiing: 1. The past scandals of the Clintons have and continue to cost the democrats. 2. Hillary has not stopped lying to the American people 3. Hillary, with all her experience, voted for the war. Now see the results. 4. Hillary is hated, personally, by the Republicans and over 50% of people in this nation. She is not a "role model" for our daughters and women in this nation. Now, I could go on. I do not hate Hillary; I love my country and party more than a single person! Uncle Sam:

The Urgency of now include the followiing:

1. The past scandals of the Clintons have and continue to cost the democrats.

2. Hillary has not stopped lying to the American people

3. Hillary, with all her experience, voted for the war. Now see the results.

4. Hillary is hated, personally, by the Republicans and over 50% of people in this nation. She is not a "role model" for our daughters and women in this nation.

Now, I could go on. I do not hate Hillary; I love my country and party more than a single person!

]]> By: Viet Nam Vet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068594 Viet Nam Vet Mon, 12 May 2008 22:05:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068594 This decision does not affect you just for the next presidents term. The Supreme Court justices are usually there for LIFE. Some of these old codgers are about to tip over. This decision will affect generations! You young people especially- -VOTE DEMOCRATS!!! This decision does not affect you just for the next presidents term.
The Supreme Court justices are usually there for LIFE. Some of these old codgers are about to tip over. This decision will affect generations! You young people especially- -VOTE DEMOCRATS!!!

]]> By: Dee Okla. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068566 Dee Okla. Mon, 12 May 2008 22:00:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068566 I hope the media gives the same amount of coverage about this issue as it has with the other junk that doesn’t amount to a hill of bean. I hope the all women take notice to this I would hate to see us set back 30yrs. I am pro-choice but against abortions how is that you may say “why should the government ever feel it has the right to tell women what they can or can not do with there bodies?” Please don’t let the medias’ bombardment of junk get us off track of what is important. We must stand together. I hope the media gives the same amount of coverage about this issue as it has with the other junk that doesn’t amount to a hill of bean.

I hope the all women take notice to this I would hate to see us set back 30yrs. I am pro-choice but against abortions how is that you may say “why should the government ever feel it has the right to tell women what they can or can not do with there bodies?”

Please don’t let the medias’ bombardment of junk get us off track of what is important. We must stand together.

]]> By: JS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068560 JS Mon, 12 May 2008 22:00:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068560 Aren't a majority of the justices now Republican appointees? I believe 2 were from Clinton and 1 from Carter. Same thing during Roe vs. Wade. Just observations. How does the GOP escape these facts? Aren't a majority of the justices now Republican appointees? I believe 2 were from Clinton and 1 from Carter. Same thing during Roe vs. Wade. Just observations. How does the GOP escape these facts?

]]> By: McCain '08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068553 McCain '08 Mon, 12 May 2008 21:59:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068553 One blogger said they were both anti-abortion AND pro-choice. Funny how that works ! I'm on the side of those unborn, who are murdered each year because it's expedient and convenient for the woman to choose. If only THEY could vote, where would we be ? One blogger said they were both anti-abortion AND pro-choice. Funny how that works !

I'm on the side of those unborn, who are murdered each year because it's expedient and convenient for the woman to choose. If only THEY could vote, where would we be ?

]]> By: After further review,Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068520 After further review,Texas Mon, 12 May 2008 21:55:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068520 The Supreme Court members need term limits and roe vs wade needs to be put to rest and never again be used as a political football by having it put on a national ballot and voted on. The Supreme Court members need term limits and roe vs wade needs to be put to rest and never again be used as a political football by having it put on a national ballot and voted on.

]]> By: Inevitable http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068506 Inevitable Mon, 12 May 2008 21:52:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068506 *^^^^^^^OPERATION CHAOS IN FULL EFFECT^^^^^^* come on democrats, destroy one another, those Hilary supporters, we welcome you to the republican party, the DNC is to be blamed for this mess, we republicans together with you Hilary supporters will show the DNC what we are made of *^^^^^^^OPERATION CHAOS IN FULL EFFECT^^^^^^*

come on democrats, destroy one another, those Hilary supporters, we welcome you to the republican party, the DNC is to be blamed for this mess, we republicans together with you Hilary supporters will show the DNC what we are made of

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068497 Joe Mon, 12 May 2008 21:51:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068497 Can anybody tell me of the significant cases the Supreme Court has decided in the past 8 years? Of course you can't, because all people ever think of is abortion abortion abortion. Can anybody tell me of the significant cases the Supreme Court has decided in the past 8 years? Of course you can't, because all people ever think of is abortion abortion abortion.

]]> By: Steve, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068496 Steve, IA Mon, 12 May 2008 21:51:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068496 I hope all the Hillary McCain supporters know that they are shooting themselves in the head. Ending Pro-Choice and causing the beer drinking democrats will pay out the nose financially under McCain. As a wine drinking democrat I can retire 10 years earlier with my Tax breaks that should have helped the poor. I hope all the Hillary McCain supporters know that they are shooting themselves in the head. Ending Pro-Choice and causing the beer drinking democrats will pay out the nose financially under McCain. As a wine drinking democrat I can retire 10 years earlier with my Tax breaks that should have helped the poor.

]]> By: fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068494 fred Mon, 12 May 2008 21:51:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068494 Too bad Obamanites....it will be your fault that McCain wins in November...and I as a democrat I will take my chances with McCain!! Go Hillary.....If not Hillary...then McCain!! I think IF Obama wins the nomination, you will also see the House and Senate go back to Republican. Too bad Obamanites....it will be your fault that McCain wins in November...and I as a democrat I will take my chances with McCain!!

Go Hillary.....If not Hillary...then McCain!!

I think IF Obama wins the nomination, you will also see the House and Senate go back to Republican.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068495 Anonymous Mon, 12 May 2008 21:51:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068495 Only a dump would vote for MCCANN OBAMA FOE PRESIDENT......................08 Only a dump would vote for MCCANN
OBAMA FOE PRESIDENT......................08

]]> By: Lynn, Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068489 Lynn, Missouri Mon, 12 May 2008 21:50:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068489 There's also semi-automatic guns, eminent domain, and cruel and unusual punishment to so called POWs to think about. Democrats unite. There's also semi-automatic guns, eminent domain, and cruel and unusual punishment to so called POWs to think about. Democrats unite.

]]> By: Cindy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068487 Cindy Mon, 12 May 2008 21:49:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068487 It's hard to belive... that this is what it really comes down to... but I do remember the days before Roe vs Wade.. when stories about women aborting pregnacies with coathangers and bleeding to death... it wasn't that long ago... There will also come a time, when we have used stem-cell research to save people, like it was a no-brainer to do... You know, I did always say, if Clinton gets the nom, I would not have the stomach to vote for her in the general... but given the alternative, I would have to vote for her. I hope her supporters will come to that same realization, and do the same for Obama. Cause they are, after all is said and done... more alike than they are different. It's hard to belive... that this is what it really comes down to... but I do remember the days before Roe vs Wade.. when stories about women aborting pregnacies with coathangers and bleeding to death... it wasn't that long ago...

There will also come a time, when we have used stem-cell research to save people, like it was a no-brainer to do... You know, I did always say, if Clinton gets the nom, I would not have the stomach to vote for her in the general... but given the alternative, I would have to vote for her. I hope her supporters will come to that same realization, and do the same for Obama. Cause they are, after all is said and done... more alike than they are different.

]]> By: Dennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068481 Dennis Mon, 12 May 2008 21:49:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068481 Another issue to consider: do you want McCain appointing conservative judges that can decide an election the way they did in 2000 when they handed the White House to Bush? Another issue to consider: do you want McCain appointing conservative judges that can decide an election the way they did in 2000 when they handed the White House to Bush?

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068476 Larry Mon, 12 May 2008 21:48:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068476 What is paramount in filling the probable seats in the Supreme Court is maintaining a womans voice and seeing to it that racial minorities are considered in chambers. Clarence does not give that prespective and the last woman that left was replaced by a man. Roe v. Wade, well let's first publisize the fact that she lied when saying " a Blackman raped me and that is why I must have an abortion", which is the reason why it became a Supreme Court case and precident. Let's look at this issue with a fresh set of eyes and the in-put of this wonderful tool that we have called the internet and remove the "litmus" status. What is paramount in filling the probable seats in the Supreme Court is maintaining a womans voice and seeing to it that racial minorities are considered in chambers. Clarence does not give that prespective and the last woman that left was replaced by a man. Roe v. Wade, well let's first publisize the fact that she lied when saying " a Blackman raped me and that is why I must have an abortion", which is the reason why it became a Supreme Court case and precident. Let's look at this issue with a fresh set of eyes and the in-put of this wonderful tool that we have called the internet and remove the "litmus" status.

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068472 Nick Mon, 12 May 2008 21:48:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068472 Justices who support laws that focus on the rights of individuals (liberal) vs the country (conservative) will find will find the courts overwhelmed with lawsuits because we're training our citizens to reject personal sacrifice for the good of the country and pursue individual choices. Justices who support laws that focus on the rights of individuals (liberal) vs the country (conservative) will find will find the courts overwhelmed with lawsuits because we're training our citizens to reject personal sacrifice for the good of the country and pursue individual choices.

]]> By: brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068468 brian Mon, 12 May 2008 21:47:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068468 blah blah blah We heard the supreme court scare back in 2000 with Bush being elected and the court hasnt changed much from the clinton years it still 5-4 Bush replaced two conservatives with two more conservatives and if Mcain is elected the liberal will hold off on retiring until he is out of office, same for the conservatives if Obama wins. Roe vs wade wont be overturned and women will still be allowed to kill their babies. My God I cant believe that with the war and the economy in the hole that abortion would even be mentioned as an issue. blah blah blah We heard the supreme court scare back in 2000 with Bush being elected and the court hasnt changed much from the clinton years it still 5-4 Bush replaced two conservatives with two more conservatives and if Mcain is elected the liberal will hold off on retiring until he is out of office, same for the conservatives if Obama wins. Roe vs wade wont be overturned and women will still be allowed to kill their babies. My God I cant believe that with the war and the economy in the hole that abortion would even be mentioned as an issue.

]]> By: Shakur http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068465 Shakur Mon, 12 May 2008 21:47:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068465 I am so glad that Wolf posted this story on the Ticker. I cannot see women voting for a person who would take their right to choose from them. As a man I would not want my daughter being told what she can or cannot do in regards to HER body. That's what I am here for. To help her make the decision that is best for her. Not some old judge who have no idea what is best for her. Think about the consequences before you vote! I am so glad that Wolf posted this story on the Ticker. I cannot see women voting for a person who would take their right to choose from them. As a man I would not want my daughter being told what she can or cannot do in regards to HER body. That's what I am here for. To help her make the decision that is best for her. Not some old judge who have no idea what is best for her.

Think about the consequences before you vote!

]]> By: Joseph, Los Angeles California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068455 Joseph, Los Angeles California Mon, 12 May 2008 21:46:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068455 Dear "Sorry not this time," Take responsibility for your own vote and stop blaming everybody else. Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, and everyone else you mentioned will not be in voting booth with you, you will be there alone making your own educated selection of how you want this country to be in the next 4 or 8 years. The choice is your and only yours. Dear "Sorry not this time," Take responsibility for your own vote and stop blaming everybody else. Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, and everyone else you mentioned will not be in voting booth with you, you will be there alone making your own educated selection of how you want this country to be in the next 4 or 8 years. The choice is your and only yours.

]]> By: Dave G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068446 Dave G Mon, 12 May 2008 21:44:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068446 Woman that really want an abortion will usually find a way. With a McCain stacked supreme court, it appears we will go back to the "back-alley" abortions of the 50s. Not only will unborn babies die, but many mothers will die as well. Abortion is a religious issue. Religion is about faith. Faith is a personal journey. If we try to legislate morality, faith will suffer. So either way, overturning Roe vs. Wade is a bad idea. Woman that really want an abortion will usually find a way. With a McCain stacked supreme court, it appears we will go back to the "back-alley" abortions of the 50s. Not only will unborn babies die, but many mothers will die as well.

Abortion is a religious issue. Religion is about faith. Faith is a personal journey. If we try to legislate morality, faith will suffer.

So either way, overturning Roe vs. Wade is a bad idea.

]]> By: Phil in KC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/blitzer-this-year-the-supreme-court-hangs-in-the-balance/#comment-1068443 Phil in KC Mon, 12 May 2008 21:44:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7074#comment-1068443 Sad to say, but I think too many people pay too little attention to this very important issue. Who sits on the Supreme Court and what decisions they make directly affects the lives of a very large percentage of our populace. It is one of the areas where the President's decisions have a direct impact. In short, it is very important and we cannot have the sort of nominee that President Bush has trotting out. Heaven help us if we have a 3rd Bush term under McCain. Sad to say, but I think too many people pay too little attention to this very important issue. Who sits on the Supreme Court and what decisions they make directly affects the lives of a very large percentage of our populace. It is one of the areas where the President's decisions have a direct impact.
In short, it is very important and we cannot have the sort of nominee that President Bush has trotting out. Heaven help us if we have a 3rd Bush term under McCain.

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