Justice Stupak.
July 13 of last year marked the beginning of Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Less than a year later, on April 9, 2010, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement from the nation’s highest court. Coincidentally, Bart “Benedict” Stupak, the same Stupak that sold out the American people for an executive order, also announced that he would not be seeking reelection. It is said that President Obama has a short list of about ten people in mind to replace Stevens. Some of the leading people on his short list include Solicitor General Elena Kagan and federal appellate Judges Merrick Garland and Diane Wood. In his response to Stevens’ announcement, Obama said, “I will seek someone in the coming weeks with similar qualities (of Stevens) — an independent mind, a record of excellence and integrity, a fierce dedication to the rule of law, and a keen understanding of how the law affects the daily lives of the American people.” I’m not sure which part of that quote I’m supposed to believe. Who do I think will get this very honorable nomination? None other than Congressman Bart Stupak himself.
I’m sure some of you think that this notion is crazy and farfetched like the idea that Obama may or may not have originated from Kenya or that President Bush may or may not be involved with the 9/11 attacks. It may very well be. However, I have strongly considered it and done some minor research.
Prior to Black Sunday, Bart Stupak was rated 100% by the National Right to Life Committee, indicating a pro-life stance on the issues. The American public was told that the conscienceless Congressman caved to Obama’s and Pelosi’s orders with an Executive Order that would appease his “pro-life” views (even though an Executive Order doesn’t have power over a law and can be overturned by future presidents). In a time in American history where politicians are on a power-grabbing spree, I find it very hard to believe that Stupak would sell out for something as simple and ineffective as an Executive Order while knowing his title as a Congressman would be in peril. Stupak’s GOP opponents gained national fame and started raking in the cash the minute he announced he had no spine – I mean switched his vote…
I believe there’s so much more to the story than what any of us know. Bart Stupak was the leading pro-life Democrat during the 2009-2010 healthcare debate that opposed any abortion language in the numerous healthcare bills. As it is well-known, his vote was pivotal in the passage of the freedom-draining bill. Not only is he spineless, but he’d also be brainless if he was not aware of this. He was in a position of power and could bend Obama at his will. I believe that Obama promised him an appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Stuapk knows law. He’s been in Congress for eighteen years. Though not at an Ivy League college, he attended law school. Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed with 68 yeas and 31 nays. Every Democrat (except Kennedy who was absent) voted for her. There are currently 59 Democrats in the U.S. Senate, and there will most likely be 59 at the time of the vote. A simple majority is needed to approve a judicial nominee. He’d easily be approved without a single Republican vote (though I’d be willing to bet that my favorite Senators from Maine would vote for him).
I have some doubts with my prediction though. At one point, Obama was considered the most liberal Senator on Capitol Hill. He’s hired numerous radical Communists, progressives, and liberals to work for him. I’m not sure if he’d nominate a man that’s not on the same radical level as him. Also, Obama has been rated a 0% by the National Right to Life Committee, indicating a pro-abortion stance. Planned Parenthood is one of many pro-abortion organizations that funded Obama’s campaign, and a very big one at that. If Obama appointed a man who is pro-life (at least when there’s nothing in it to benefit him), the Supreme Court would then have the power to overturn Roe v. Wade by a 5-4 vote. Justices Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, and Alito are pro-life, and Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Breyer, and Sotomayor are pro-abortion. As you can see, it’s a stalemate without a ninth vote. Add Stupak and Roe v. Wade may very well be out the window, along with campaign money from Planned Parenthood.
No matter who he picks, it’s going to be another heated summer!
