July 20, 2005

I'll Weigh in on This...

“[M]r. Roberts may be difficult for the democrats to attack as being an extremist. Those who have worked with him say he is a likeable, gracious judge who will play well to the broader public audience during his hearings.� (John Harwood and Jess Bravin, “Bush Picks Appeals Judge John Roberts Jr. For Supreme Court,� The Wall Street Journal, 7/19/05)

I haven't been scanning the airwaves to hear what everyone is saying about Roberts, mainly sticking to the blogosphere. From all I've been able to read about this man, he's a "likeable" guy who apparently knows his stuff. Okay, that's good. He'll stick to the Constitution, good again.

I find myself, though, echoing the thoughts of another blogger, why is protecting abortion so important to the Democrats?

I'm not going to spew forth with my thoughts on abortion, mainly because it shouldn't be the focal point of every election or confirmation.

What is important here is how John Roberts has been on the bench, and how he intends to rule on the SCOTUS. I, for one, am pleased with the selection, and frankly glad Bush played a little mind game with everyone.