OPINIONS ON ASHCROFT?

jimmoore · Jan 17, 2001

Been watching the confirmation hearing on Ashcroft. It seems that Ted Kennedy is his worst opponent, as if he had room to talk!! I don't think they quite understand honesty and integrity after 8 years of Clinton. I think he would do a good job as AG. it's wonderful to see some one that can set up straight and answer a question without faltering and hehawing around. Whatcha think?

jim

TWINKLE_TOES · Jan 17, 2001

Jim,
Well I'm not sure, I think I would like, more data, He may be overqualified, but then again maybe not, maybe I'll wait for HeeHaw to post. I'll get back with you on this one./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Undecided Al

ERNIEB · Jan 17, 2001

He is seen as an appeasement to the right wing of the GOP. True, but I haven't seen anything to suggest he would not be able to handle the AG post. Shouldn't surprise anyone that his greatest opposition would come from the far left of the Dems. During the Clinton impeachment trial, wasn't Teddy the one who accused the Republicans of playing partisan politics/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Ernie
"It will be appalling to you to learn, and see herewith inclosed our alarming weakness"
James C. Neill, Alamo commander Jan. 1836

Alan L. · Jan 17, 2001

When Ted K. said that Ashcroft was a radical I thought - man, thats the pot calling the kettle black....

Bird · Jan 18, 2001

I have some concerns about Ashcroft, but figure if Ted K. is against him, I'd have to be for him./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Bird

Thomas · Jan 18, 2001

Well said!!
And not just Ted K.!!
Some of the others better look in there own closets before passing judgement.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Wingnut · Jan 18, 2001

if you want to read a real good appraisal of foaming-at-the-mouth-Teddy and his teeth-gnashing over Ashford, check out Ann Coulters last article. You can find her on http://www.drudgereport.com is you don't normally read her.
Of course, the fact that I thought her article was great will alert you to the fact that I'm a rabid small "c" conservative.
I tend to agree that anyone that Teddy is against must be on the side of the angels!

too bad that common sense ain't

MReeter · Jan 18, 2001

Jim,I live in Missouri,and have for 47 years.I can tell you Mr. Ashcroft is a good,decent,honorable man.I think Mr. Bush is making a wise decision in appointing John Ascroft to a Cabinet position.Looks to me like Bush is trying to restore some dignity to the White House.Yes,T. Kennedy needs to quit being a politician for a moment and realize the needs of the American Farmer and the perils which they face.By the way,did I mention I was a Democrat?

GrantMO · Jan 18, 2001

Jim,

Coming from another Missourian, what MReeter said about John Ashcroft is true. He lives by his principles. During the Senate race here he suspended his campaign for a while after Gov. Carnahan died which hurt him in the poles but was the decent thing to do. He also didn't contest the appointment of Jean Carnahan as Senator when he may have had grounds to do that. Cynics say his AG appointment is payback for these actions from the Republican party but that is just speculation. What matters is if he can uphold the laws even if he doesn't agree with them. If he acts like he did when he held many different state offices here, he should do fine. I have more confidence that when he swears an oath on the Bible that it means something, more so than some others in recent memory.

Grant

ddl · Jan 19, 2001

During the whole senate confirmation hearings for all appointments, the democracts have acted in such amarrer that I now refer to to them as dumbacracts.
Dan L