[star]The American Mind[star]

April 26, 2001

Because of fears that Sen.

Because of fears that Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC) could leave the Senate due to his age, President Bush wants to send a big block of federal court nominees up to the Hill so they can fill vacancies as soon as possible. If Thurmond were to leave due to illness or (God forbid) death, the South Carolina Democratic governor would most likely fill the seat with a Democrat. That would hand control of the Senate to the Democrats.

"White House Prepares Judicial Nominating Blitz"

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