Why Goodwin Liu Matters

[katty]

more: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2011/08/31/309031/why-goodwin-liu-matters/

Why Goodwin Liu Matters
By Ian Millhiser on Aug 31, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Later today, California’s Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a two-hour hearing on the nomination of Goodwin Liu to the state supreme court. Goodwin is widely expected to be confirmed shortly thereafter.

Goodwin’s ascension to his state’s highest court will end an 18 month saga that began when President Obama nominated him to a federal appellate judgeship on the basis of his widespread support throughout the legal community — including numerous leading conservatives. Clinton inquisitor Ken Starr called Goodwin an “extraordinarily qualified nominee” who will serve as a judge “with great distinction.” Torture memo author John Yoo called Goodwin a “very well qualified” nominee who will be a “good judge on the bench.”

[The Second Stone]

1. Why quote disgraced hacks

Starr and Yoo? They have no credibility when it comes to integrity. How about quoting some respected legal scholars and observers.

[FrenchieCat]

2. I thought this happened already!

See....:shrug:
Goodwin Liu Takes the Bench on California Supreme Court
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/goodwin-liu-finally-takes-the-bench/