Bush Nominates Judge Alito
President Bush, stung by the rejection of his first choice, nominated conservative judge Samuel Alito to replace moderate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in a bid to reshape the Supreme Court and mollify his political base.
“Judge Alito is one of the most accomplished and respected judges in America,” the president said in announcing Alito’s selection Monday. “He’s got a mastery of the law and a deep commitment to justice.”
The choice was likely to spark a political brawl. Unlike the nomination of Harriet Miers, which was derailed Thursday by Bush’s conservative allies, Alito faces opposition from Democrats.
Source: MSNBC.
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