[lbo-talk] Dems stand up for principle

[Miles Jackson]

Doug Henwood wrote:
> NEWS ALERT
> from The Wall Street Journal
>
> Oct. 2, 2007
>
> Two senior Senate Democrats threw their support behind Michael B.  
> Mukasey's nomination to head the Justice Department, turning the tide  
> and likely assuring his confirmation. Sens. Schumer and Feinstein  
> said fixing problems and repairing morale at the Justice Department  
> are more important than settling larger political disputes. Concerns  
> over Mukasey's views on torture, surveillance and presidential power  
> had begun weighing down a nomination that two weeks ago seemed a sure  
> thing.
>
> For more information, see:
> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119402636364980636.html?mod=djemalert
>
> _
You know, it would almost be entertaining to have Nathan Newman (or as 
Max calls him, "NEWMAN!") on the list again, just to see what 
justification he could cook up for this weak-ass Dem capitulation.  But 
then, I'm easily entertained.

Miles