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NYC Mayor Bloomberg Opposes Roberts

By Last Night in Little Rock, Section Supreme Court
Posted on Fri Sep 16, 2005 at 03:35:09 PM EST
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by Last Night in Little Rock

NYC Mayor Micheal Bloomberg has become the first [noted] Republican to oppose the confirmation of John Roberts to the Supreme Court, primarily over the right to choose under Roe v. Wade, not that it matters. [More...]

Bloomberg, a former Democrat seeking re-election in a heavily Democratic city, said Roberts had failed to show a commitment to upholding the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision establishing a right to abortion.

"I am unconvinced that Judge Roberts accepts the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling as settled law," Bloomberg said.

Roberts' answers to questions in Senate confirmation hearings "did not indicate a commitment to protect a woman's right to choose," he said. "For that reason I oppose the nomination of Judge Roberts as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court."

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    Re: NYC Mayor Bloomberg Opposes Roberts (none / 0) (#1)
    by squeaky on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:03:56 PM EST
    What a cheap PR stunt with nothing to loose. Lots to gain, like to good will of Dems in NYS. He is a slime. He would convince me otherwise if he starts spending a few million to lobby the Senate, and put his money where his mouth is.

    Re: NYC Mayor Bloomberg Opposes Roberts (none / 0) (#2)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:03:57 PM EST
    No, Squeak, I don't agree. While I don't know that much about his mayorship, the fact is that this is an honorable position. He's on the right side on that, and that's worthwhile. There must be a few Republican politicians who don't want to switch parties to the Racist Christian Corporate Whore party. Bloomberg gave us the WONDERFUL Sunday peace march in NYC of a quarter of a million people. That was a seriously great accomplishment, and I honor him for it. It totally scooped the RNC's planned police riot and toxic waste bus-station imprisonment police state op. Credit where credit is due.

    Re: NYC Mayor Bloomberg Opposes Roberts (none / 0) (#3)
    by squeaky on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:03:57 PM EST
    PILA-He also gave us the RNC where police arrested innocent people and threw them in cages. He fought the "wonderful sunday peace march all the way and in no way did he give us anything. The March, instead of abruptly ending at Waverly place, was planned to culminate in Central park with speeches and music. He banned that and the Marchers were forced to disperse at the end point of the March or face arrest. Any credit for the Wonderful Peace March goes to the tenacity of the organizers who had to fight for every inch. I guess I can understand that in a fascist leaning country any concession to the opposition may seem wonderful, I am not there yet. Bloomberg is up for re-election in Nov. and made this remark to woo back estranged dems. He tried to give away $600 mil to the Jets for a stadium that would destroy a low income section on manhattan, tie up traffic in an already gridlocked commuter tunnel hotspot. Average NYer would never be to get a ticket to one of the 8 yearly games; season tickets only with a ten year waiting list of the well to do. He is only interested in supporting his own empire with big giveaways for the rich. Kos has some good question for Bloomberg.
    I would also add that I applaud Mayor Bloomberg for acknowledging the relevance of the policies of President Bush to the Mayoral election. I think he should also tell us his views on: (1) The Iraq Debacle; (2) Bush's performance before, during and after Katrina, and his view of the Bush Administration's emergency preparedness plans and personnel; (3) Bush's tax cuts, particularly the proposal to repeal the Estate Tax. (4) No Child Left Behind; (5) Bush's environmental policies; (6) Bush's energy policies and the price of gasoline; (7) The type of nominee Bush should select to replace Justice O'Connor. Let's hear what you think on that Mayor Bloomberg. After all, you did endorse Bush for reelection and raised over 7 million dollars for his reelection last year. Your record is one of support for Bush Administration policies. It is fair to assume you support them all.
    Armando at dailykos

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