President's Nominee Continues To Impress

Expectations for a successful confirmation of Judge John G. Roberts to the Supreme Court were reinforced today when not a single Senate Democrat expressed an intent to vote against Supreme Court nominee.

On the second day of a White House-choreographed confirmation campaign, Roberts had yet to draw the public opposition of a single Senate Democrat. Talk of a filibuster and partisan political brawl over the first Supreme Court vacancy in 11 years was nonexistent.^1

The President's pick was greeted with enthusiasm by leading Republicans, and even Democrats expressed satisfaction with Judge Roberts' capabilities.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's widely reported early statement that Judge Roberts' refusal to answer some of his questions during the confirmation process two years ago for his current position was troublesome was apparently not the sentiment of the majority of Democrats, most of whom seemed receptive to his nomination, nor was the statement repeated during Judge Roberts' courtesy visit to Sen. Schumer's office today.

Conservative groups have spoken approvingly of Judge Roberts' character and commitment to judicial impartiality.

By contrast, far-left political groups have urged Americans to oppose the nomination on their fears regarding Judge Roberts' presumed stance on abortion, civil rights, and other issues.

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