Bush makes a strong choice in Alito

By Aussiegirl

Blogger Jonathan Strong, of the Strong Conservative, has a wonderful profile of Judge Sam Alito, Jr. in today's American Thinker. The son of an Italian immigrant, Alito is so highly qualified that democrats are going to scream and wail, but in the end I predict that Alito will be approved and by more than a few votes. President Bush has energized his base and redeemed himself with this absolutely top notch choice. There really was no one any higher on anyone's list than Sam Alito. No guessing, no personal recommendations required. This is what being qualified looks like. His record speaks for itself and walks before him as his introduction to the country. We don't need a personal endorsement from anyone to see for ourselves that his credentials are exemplary. Bravo, Mr. President -- now let's have that battle and get on with winning the war.

The American Thinker

The President fully redeemed himself yesterday in his nomination of Sam Alito, Jr. to the Supreme Court of the United States. I say this not simply because I believe that Mr. Alito is a conservative who will overturn Roe v. Wade, but because he is an extraordinarily well qualified candidate with many years of experience as a judge, prosecutor, clerk, and reserve soldier.

Mr. Alito clerked for Justice Leonard Garth of the Third Circuit after graduating from Yale Law School in 1975. He served as an assistant US Attorney and later as US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, in which he had several important cases against the mob. Alito served in the Army reserve and was honorably discharged as a captain. In 1990 he was appointed to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit by George H.W. Bush. He has spent his life serving this country honorably, with excellence, and with distinction.

While Harriet Miers may have voted conservatively on the court and proven to be an adequate justice, she did not have the credentials that come close to matching those of Alito. Not only does Alito have a strong record of achievement and brilliance in his opinions, but he has the education and prestige to back up his intellect. It may never be clear why Miers was nominated over Alito in the first place, but clearly the President got it right the second time around.