John Roberts for SCOTUS Chief Justice
President Bush's nominee for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, is eminently qualified. As Senate confirmation hearings approach, I urge American readers to contact their Senators and urge their support for the nominee. His interpersonal skills are very well suited to this demanding position, and I believe the American people will be well served by his talents.
For my Canadian readers: The Canadian Constitution does not require independent confirmation of the Governor General's (read: Prime Minister's) appointees for judgeships. Perhaps future attempts at Constitutional reform and addressing Canada's "democratic deficit" could include having an independent branch of government review the GG/PM's appointments through a rigourous, public confirmation process.
For my Canadian readers: The Canadian Constitution does not require independent confirmation of the Governor General's (read: Prime Minister's) appointees for judgeships. Perhaps future attempts at Constitutional reform and addressing Canada's "democratic deficit" could include having an independent branch of government review the GG/PM's appointments through a rigourous, public confirmation process.
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