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07-22-2005, 03:55 PM
Activists Lack Allies in Battling Court Pick
(07/22/2005 © Los Angeles Times)
But now that Bush has chosen John G. Roberts Jr., a respected jurist with bipartisan ties in Washington's legal establishment, Senate Democrats do not seem as eager to go to war. That means abortion rights advocates and other liberal groups lobbying against Roberts may first have to fire up their allies if they are to have any hope of blocking the nomination.
All riled up, and no place to go.;)
(07/22/2005 © Los Angeles Times)
But now that Bush has chosen John G. Roberts Jr., a respected jurist with bipartisan ties in Washington's legal establishment, Senate Democrats do not seem as eager to go to war. That means abortion rights advocates and other liberal groups lobbying against Roberts may first have to fire up their allies if they are to have any hope of blocking the nomination.
All riled up, and no place to go.;)