Schumer in tough spot as Dem opposition to Mukasey grows

[babylonsister]

Why is it so difficult to do the right thing? I just don't get it... This is far from a popularity contest.

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/schumer-in-tough-spot-as-dem-opposition-to-mukasey-grows-2007-11-01.html


Schumer in tough spot as Dem opposition to Mukasey grows
By Manu Raju
November 01, 2007


Democratic attacks on Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey are putting Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) in an increasingly difficult position.

With a Senate Judicary Committee vote on Mukasey now set for Nov. 6, Schumer finds himself a potential swing vote on Mukasey’s confirmation, torn between his support for a fellow New Yorker and allegiance to his conference, which has stepped up attacks on Mukasey for refusing to state that waterboarding constitutes torture.

All of the Senate’s Democratic presidential candidates are opposing Mukasey, and members of the Democratic leadership have so far withheld their support.

Schumer has been unusually mum about the former district court judge, whom he recommended to succeed former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and on Wednesday avoided answering how he would vote on Mukasey.

At a briefing at the headquarters of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which Schumer heads, he acknowledged that there was anticipation to hear his views, but said, “I’m not going to comment on Judge Mukasey here.”

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/schumer-in-tough-spot-as-dem-opposition-to-mukasey-grows-2007-11-01.html

[pdxmom]

1. Why is it a choice between supporter a New Yorker or his conference? Why

isn't it just about not approving of a guy who is going to assist * in continuing to create new and broader presidential powers and doesn't know what the hell torture is?

[Cha]

5. That's the way it should be

but politics aren't run on logic but on stupid loyalties. The beltwayans need to get a good dose of reality..they're too insulated and cushioned from facts on the ground.

[Solly Mack]

2. water-boarding is "an increasingly difficult position."

that can break the mind as well as kill


Schumer, however, isn't in "an increasingly difficult position."

[Xipe Totec]

3. It's very simple, Senator,

You're there to serve the people, not your friends.

[msongs]

4. let's waterboard schumer and see if he thinks it's torture nt