Bush is trying to make himself relevant again by complaining that Congress is being mean by upholding its constitutional duty to vet and confirm federal judges. And we all know how bent out of shape Bush and the Republicans get whenever anybody tries to do what the Constitution tells them to do. But what's funny as hell is that members of Bush's own party are basically calling him a liar and telling him to shut up. That's what happens when you're no longer relevant.
From AP:
Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, the Judiciary Committee's ranking Republican, said Bush's rhetoric was strong considering there still was hope for getting some nominees confirmed during the final year of Bush's presidency.
"A war of words is not productive," Specter said in a telephone interview.
While he said he understands Bush's frustration, the White House must shoulder some of the blame, Specter said, noting that Bush ignored five recommendations to fill a vacancy on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals submitted to him by Virginia Sens. Jim Webb, a Democrat, and John Warner, a Republican.
"It's pretty fundamental that you listen to Republican senators," Specter said.
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