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Mukasey Accepts AG Position | 9 comments (9 topical)

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I'm a little confused by what you say (5.00 / 2) (#3)
by andgarden on Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 07:05:20 AM EST
about Schumer. Is it your position that, once having expressed support for a nominee, a Senator is no longer allowed to urge that the Senate do its usual due diligence?

Yeah, I'd have to agree with you andgarden (none / 0) (#4)
by pontificator on Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 09:20:01 AM EST
I thought Schumer's statement was fine.  Recommending a candidate doesn't mean you know everything about every position he's ever held, it means that you have a basic trust (at least here), in his independence and character.  I'm sure Schumer will vote to confirm, but he's absolutely right in insisiting on a rigorous confirmation hearing that explores the Judge's postion on all those issues.

As an FYI, Mukasey's repuation in the New York bar is quite good.  He's considered a "good draw" by most lawyers.

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