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Another Day In Iowa, Another Litmus Test Announcement
Category: News Defused
There must be something about the air in Iowa. It causes presidential candidates to see things very clearly and to announce litmus tests for Supreme Court nominees. They must feel voters like the certainty of using litmus paper as opposed to writing promises and positions on toilet paper which is often flushed after election. A recent example of a litmus test pronouncement:
Richardson would test nominees with Roe v. Wade
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Friday that if he is elected president, he would use abortion as a litmus test for Supreme Court nominees, rejecting candidates who don't support the 1973 decision legalizing abortion."I know that I am going to upset some people," Richardson said. "I would say, 'Do you believe Roe v. Wade is settled law?' and if they say, 'Yes,' they have a good chance of being picked. If they say 'No,' I will not pick them."
Richardson, running in a crowded field for the Democratic presidential nomination, spoke to about 150 people at a forum at Drake University in Des Moines. He said he would not "dance around" abortion and other civil rights issues when questioning potential nominees.
Presidents must use particular care in selecting Supreme Court nominees because they have the potential to shape legal policy for generations, he added.
"That is the biggest legacy of a president, and we are already paying for the Bush legacy in these last few decisions on privacy and choice with this Supreme Court," Richardson said.
I agree with Gov. Richardson about the importance of Supreme Court appointments, but think litmus tests belong in chem labs.
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