Conservatives to Bush: Replace O’Connor with a Strong Constitutionalist

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The American Conservative Union, the nation’s oldest and largest Conservative grassroots organization, today called on President Bush to appoint a strong Constitutionalist judge to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor, who served for 24 years after being appointed by President Reagan, announced her retirement this morning.

“Sandra Day O’Connor served our nation with distinction,” said ACU Chairman David Keene. “President Bush now has a great opportunity to bring another Justice to the Supreme Court who believes in the doctrine of original intent of the framers, thus protecting the freedom and liberty of the American people.”

The confirmation process for the next Supreme Court Justice promises to be one of the biggest political fights in recent years, and well-funded liberal activist groups are lining up to oppose any conservative nominee. A filibuster is probably the only means by which Democrats could block the confirmation of a Bush nominee, but 14 self-proclaimed moderate senators have pledged not to filibuster any future “qualified” nominees. The left is sure to delve deep into the background of any candidate in hopes of digging up an unfavorable tidbit.

“President Bush must not shy away from appointing a conservative judge to the Supreme Court, and the Senate must not allow a filibuster of a qualified nominee,” continued Keene. “Liberals are sure to conduct a vicious campaign of character assassination against any conservative appointment to the Supreme Court. President Bush and Senate leaders must stand up to the brutal tactics of the Left and deliver the strong constitutionalist justice America needs.”

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