GOP Will Call Military To Testify Against Kagan

[babylonsister]

Sigh. This should be fun.



GOP to spotlight military controversy on Kagan
AP

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer



WASHINGTON – Republicans will call four military witnesses to testify against Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Capitol Hill next week, an indication they plan to highlight her dispute with the military over recruiters' access to Harvard Law School's campus while she was dean.

The GOP announced plans to call four current and former members of the military — including a retired Army general who drew criticism for church speeches casting the war on terrorism in religious terms — to testify against Kagan during Judiciary Committee hearings scheduled to start Monday.

Both sides were gearing up for a week's worth of politically charged exchanges on the qualifications of President Barack Obama's nominee, the role of judges in society and hot-button issues ranging from gun rights to gay marriage.

Democrats said they would call conservative supporters of Kagan as witnesses, in an apparent bid to bolster their argument that she's a mainstream pick.

The White House said Kagan, who once blasted Supreme Court nominees for stonewalling important questions, would be forthcoming during her own hearings.

"She's going to be in a position to talk knowledgeably and in depth, but clearly and effectively, to the range of questions that are appropriately asked of a Supreme Court nominee," White House Counsel Bob Bauer told reporters in a conference call.

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[AtomicKitten]

1. This is going to turn into a pre-midterm dog & pony show. nt

[babylonsister]

2. Yep, more drama during a long hot summer. Thankfully,

the light at the end of the tunnel is going to be their recess, and we all know they'll never extend beyond that!

[gateley]

3. Oh for the love of God. It's pretty much a given she'll be confirmed, yet they

still feel it's necessary to expend the energy to do this? Don't they have other, more pressing items, to deal with?

[SunsetDreams]

4. Why not? They want to pit the Military against Obama

so why not pit the Military against his nominee?

[Phx_Dem]

5. Because God forbid anyone disagree with the military. n/t

[Cha]

6. I see this turning out badly for the

gNOp.

[opihimoimoi]

7. Can we have dueling Military testimony??? 4 or more to support her???