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To: KLP who wrote (3581)	7/22/2003 1:02:29 AM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793550

I think this kind of campaign will have results. The Dems are getting too far on the other side of the "Heavenly Host." washingtonpost.com In New Ads, Judicial Battle Is a Matter of Faith By Helen Dewar Tuesday, July 22, 2003; Page A03 Ads run in Maine and Rhode Island newspapers last weekend show a sign hanging from closed doors under the words "Judicial Chambers." The sign reads: "Catholics need not apply." The ads -- probably the toughest so far in the Senate's battle over President Bush's judicial nominations -- accuse "some in the U.S. Senate," apparently meaning Democrats, of opposing the appeals court nomination of Alabama Attorney General William H. Pryor Jr. because he is a devout Catholic. The ads are being run by the Committee for Justice -- founded by C. Boyden Gray, a White House counsel in the administration of President George H.W. Bush, to help rally support for judicial nominees -- and the Ave Maria List, an organization of lay Catholics that works for the election of antiabortion candidates to Congress. "Some in the U.S. Senate are attacking Bill Pryor for having 'deeply held' Catholic beliefs to prevent him from becoming a federal judge," the ads said. "Don't they know the Constitution expressly prohibits religious tests for public office?" The ads did not specifically mention Pryor's strong opposition to abortion, although that is one of the issues cited by Democrats in questioning whether Pryor could set aside his personal views in determining issues of law as a federal judge. David Carle, spokesman for Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (Vt.), ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, called the groups' charge "a false and detestable smear that's intended to chill debate" on Pryor's suitability for the bench. "The question in Mr. Pryor's case is not his religion, which in fact is shared by several members of the Judiciary Committee. It is whether he is capable of fairly and impartially applying the laws to everyone who comes into the courtroom, as he would be required to do as a federal judge," Carle said. Sean Rushton, executive director of the Committee for Justice, said Maine and Rhode Island were selected for the ads because they are heavily Catholic. He said the newspaper ads will be followed by radio spots later this week. The ad campaign may be extended to other states in the future, he added. washingtonpost.com

To: KLP who wrote (3581)	7/22/2003 2:00:12 AM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793550

He proved to be a middle of the road type governor by taking a fair stand on most issues. Although I have been angry at his lack of attention to the growing road problem in our state. I think he handled that poorly. The run up to the next election should be interesting to watch. M In his first session Locke faced an all Republican Legislature and set a record for the number of vetoes as he wiped out a large chunk of the Republican agenda. This year Locke angered many Democrats and their backers by proposing a budget that called for no new taxes and instead modified popular, voter-approved, health and education initiatives and cutting funding to many current programs. Republicans praised the Democratic governor, though, as well as business leaders who helped him push the plan through the Legislature. He also won approval for a $4.2 billion, 10-year, transportation plan which raises the gas tax by 5 cents a gallon. During his term Locke said education was his top priority though many of his bigger plans in that realm did not see the light of day. He was a proponent of the 2000 ballot measure that dedicated more money to reduce school class sizes. But this year was the architect of a plan to make dramatic reductions in the program. He also oversaw changes to the state welfare system and signed substantial business tax cuts. Locke's statement makes clear that despite making an announcement 18 months before his term ends, he will try to ward off the negative side effects of being a lame duck. "I will continue to work hard and intensify our efforts on our state's top priorities of government for the remainder of my term, focusing especially on education, jobs, health care, competitiveness and the environment," he said. "Together, we will continue to move our state ahead and better position Washington for the future." seattletimes.nwsource.com