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To: JohnM who wrote (2671)	6/25/2003 9:15:45 PM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793914

Quote of the Day: "We will not get our word out with these guys. Our presidential candidates don't know if they want to be Democrats now." - Democratic Rep. Lorretta Sanchez, D-Calif., on the party's presidential field. (Roll Call) cbsnews.com

To: JohnM who wrote (2671)	6/25/2003 10:14:23 PM
From: Bridge Player	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793914

<<Because he replaced Thurgood Marshall, one of the great justices and a genuinely special person.>> What a genuinely dumb reason for disliking a Supreme Court justice.

To: JohnM who wrote (2671)	6/25/2003 11:03:18 PM
From: mistermj	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793914

>>have no use for Scalia but he is clearly extremely bright. Not so with Thomas.<< What evidence do you have that Thomas is not bright? He had good grades at Yale law school,he does not seem to rely on judicial aides for his writings or analysis...what do you base it on?

To: JohnM who wrote (2671)	6/26/2003 6:15:14 AM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793914

I noticed that Maryland just changed their School code on "Hurtful Speech" to include remarks about homosexuals. There is no doubt that the major censorship of speech that brings up First Amendment rights is being done by Academia, and I have never seen a case about it brought to the Supremes. I don't think arguing it here will bring up much light, but I wonder why there have not been more case law on it.

To: JohnM who wrote (2671)	6/26/2003 9:32:37 AM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793914

Everyone I am reading says Thomas's dissent in the AA cases is "Brilliant," John. And here is an item calculated to drive the Clinton Haters up a tree. HILLARY COULD REPLACE DASCHLE By VINCENT MORRIS - NY POST WASHINGTON - Democratic lawmakers and aides said yesterday there is growing interest in tapping Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as the Senate Democratic leader if Sen. Tom Daschle retires next year. Sources said elevating Clinton - in the Senate for only 21/2 years - would be the best way to raise the party's profile in the face of a popular president and at a time when both houses of Congress are ruled by Republicans. For the former first lady, the powerful post could offer her a high-profile platform from which to pursue the White House in 2008, as many believe she wants to do. "It makes perfect sense," said one source. "Some people may have a hard time with it but it would be a perfect fit." A sign of the mounting interest was evident at a recent meeting of Senate aides - both Republicans and Democrats - where talk turned to Clinton's possible ascension. Another source told The Post the idea is popular among those Democrats who feel Daschle may retire - rather than face a difficult re-election battle in South Dakota next year - and who want to replace him with a leader who can instantly command national attention. But the idea of Clinton - New York's junior senator and a lightning rod for criticism - rocketing to the head of the Senate has unnerved some senators, where tradition (and men) still run things. Clinton insists she's not seeking the position and Daschle said he's planning to seek another term. Several years ago, Daschle won the leadership job by one vote against Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) - and sources say they expect Dodd to seek the position again should it open up. Sen. Harry Reid, a quiet, soft-spoken Nevadan who some believe is the favorite to replace Daschle, is also eyeing the post along with Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota. nypost.com