AdvanceUSA
has learned that Jennifer W. Elrod, one of President Bush’s nominees for the 5th
Circuit Court of Appeals, has been recommended by the Senate Judiciary
Committee on a voice vote. Now two 5th Circuit Nominees
(Leslie Southwick and Jennifer Elrod) await confirmation by the Senate and
given the Senate’s dismal record on confirming judges (only 3 Circuit Court
nominees this year) immediate action should be taken.
The
following is an excerpt from Roll Call (subscription):
“Republicans are salivating over a fight with Democrats on
judicial nominations, which they view as an ideal vehicle to charge the
majority party with ‘obstructionism’ and rally their conservative base heading
into the 2008 election year.”