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Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.
Any thoughts of Clinton's Assassination comments... So, yes, I don't think she meant that she is staying the race, hoping Obama gets assassinated, but how could she not realize how distasteful she sounded? I don't really get it...
Oh, I think that supreme court is a bit of a stretch. Oh, and it has to be approved by Congress, and I don't think she will get far. Political Celebrities are kept away from the SCOTUS as to not draw unnecessary attention.
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I think it was a terrible choice of words, especially when made during a week when Senator Kennedy's health problems have hit the news. I think that Hilary is frustrated and let something slip.
Back on the SCOTUS point - my biggest issue is that there are a whole lot of others who are more qualified than her for the next open spot. I know she worked with the House Committee on the Judiciary during Watergate, but if I remember, she doesn't have any other legal experience on the federal level, and wasn't an appellate advocate of any distinction. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me on those points.
I know that there have been previous cases (Lewis Powell for one) of people being elevated to the Court with little to no judicial or appellate advocacy experience. However, with the level of scrutiny given to SCOTUS nominees these days, I think it would be nearly impossible for such a nominee to be confirmed today.
Plus, the conservatives still upset about Bork would have a field day with a Hilary nomination process.