Carol Moseley Braun on Justice Rogers Brown

[gottaB]

According to MSNBC campaign embed Angela Miles, Braun is sending a letter to Frist and Daschle concerning the nomination of Justice Brown. Here's what she has to say:

Justice Brown has not demonstrated the balance and judicial temperament and prudence that are central to a respected judiciary. Indeed, she has spoken to an organization of my own alma mater, the University of Chicago Federalist Society, in terms so radical as to bring into question her own regard for the position she currently occupies. The extremism of her views has been publicly demonstrated time and time again, particularly concerning matters of settled law regarding the national government’s responsibility to protect civil and political rights of women and minorities. Such extremism undermines the confidence any citizen might have in the capacity of this nominee to fairly interpret and administer the law.

I am the only African-American woman to have served in the United States Senate, or on its Judiciary Committee. As such, I have not only an appreciation for the gravity of the Senate’s role and responsibility in regards to the appointment process, but I also have a keen appreciation for the diversity of opinion among African-Americans. Not all black people think alike, and I have no doubt that there is a constituency that would be happy to see an African-American of any political persuasion confirmed for such an important position as the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. However, it does both the black community as well as the courts a great disservice to confirm to such a position an individual who has so clearly demonstrated a disregard for the balance and impartiality required of the members of the bench.

I appeal to our president to exercise greater respect for the traditions of the judiciary in making future nominations. Justice Brown should be given an opportunity to mature in her demeanor and her judicial conduct, but not as a member of the Circuit Court. As such, I urge the members of the committee to reject this nomination.

[The Sushi Bandit]

1. Carol Moseley Braun is a great Amarican!

she calls it like it is!

[dave29]

2. agreed

100%

[ShimokitaJer]

3. Oh Carol... you always know just the right thing to say

She is a true bastion of integrity, and I can already hear the white males in the GOP calling her a "traitor to her race" or "traitor to her sex" who is motivated by her political views.

I wish that this were Carol's year. She'd make an amazing president.

[Mairead]

4. Brava Carol! Well said!

Jings I wish that woman's politics were the same as Dennis's and Al's.