Another Obama Nominee Confirmed to the Bench

[Sigma]

To no one’s surprise, Furman is cut from the same judicial cloth as other Obama nominees such as Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.

 

For instance, in an article published a number of years ago—but from which Furman has not distanced himself—he writes that: “Probably the best explanation for the amount of violent crime in the United States is its fascination with guns.”

 

GOA members flooded the Senate with emails, and many Senators voted against Furman. But Majority Leader Harry Reid kept every single Democrat in lock-step with the Obama agenda, and Furman was confirmed to a lifetime appointment to the bench on a vote of 62-34.

 

Republicans Jon Kyl and John McCain (AZ), Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander (TN), Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (ME), Jeff Sessions (AL), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Scott Brown (MA), and Lindsey Graham (SC) joined all Democrats in voting for Furman.

 

This vote serves to highlight the difficulty in protecting the courts from anti-Second Amendment nominees who come before the Congress. Obama will continue to nominate far left gun grabbers, and Harry Reid will be his go-to guy for confirmation votes.

 

And if Obama wins a second term, his agenda will become only more brazen. That’s why a top goal of GOA in 2012 is to help elect as many truly pro-gun friends as we can to the U.S. Senate.

 

It is crucial that Harry Reid does not retain the gavel next year. But it is not enough to just elect members of the opposing party. We need to elect strong candidates who understand the Constitution and who will not bow to pressure from the White House—whoever the occupant may be—or from the leadership of either party in the Congress.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but i think this is the 15th judge nominated by Obama?

 

FROM GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA

[abolt243]

To no one's surprise, Furman is cut from the same judicial cloth as other Obama nominees such as Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.

 

For instance, in an article published a number of years ago—but from which Furman has not distanced himself—he writes that: "Probably the best explanation for the amount of violent crime in the United States is its fascination with guns."

 

GOA members flooded the Senate with emails, and many Senators voted against Furman. But Majority Leader Harry Reid kept every single Democrat in lock-step with the Obama agenda, and Furman was confirmed to a lifetime appointment to the bench on a vote of 62-34.

 

Republicans Jon Kyl and John McCain (AZ), Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander (TN), Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (ME), Jeff Sessions (AL), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Scott Brown (MA), and Lindsey Graham (SC) joined all Democrats in voting for Furman.

 

This vote serves to highlight the difficulty in protecting the courts from anti-Second Amendment nominees who come before the Congress. Obama will continue to nominate far left gun grabbers, and Harry Reid will be his go-to guy for confirmation votes.

 

And if Obama wins a second term, his agenda will become only more brazen. That's why a top goal of GOA in 2012 is to help elect as many truly pro-gun friends as we can to the U.S. Senate.

 

It is crucial that Harry Reid does not retain the gavel next year. But it is not enough to just elect members of the opposing party. We need to elect strong candidates who understand the Constitution and who will not bow to pressure from the White House—whoever the occupant may be—or from the leadership of either party in the Congress.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but i think this is the 15th judge nominated by Obama?

 

FROM GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA

 

Got a link to the article?? Which court was this?

 

T

[lieut89]

Here's a release. http://www.themoralliberal.com/2012/02/17/harry-reid-will-force-vote-on-furman-today/

 

Southern District of New York

[abolt243]

Here's a release. http://www.themorall...n-furman-today/

 

Southern District of New York

 

Thanks. Shame that is. Pretty important district in New York, but at least it doesn't screw up a formerly gun friendly court.

 

New Yorkers are like Chicagoans, they gotta get together and change thier elected officials.

 

Tim

[JackTripper]

 

 

New Yorkers are like Chicagoans, they gotta get together and change thier elected officials.

 

Tim

At least they have term limits to move the sheep along.

[ChiShooter]

Note two very important points in the article :

 

1. Republicans Jon Kyl and John McCain (AZ), Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander (TN), Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (ME), Jeff Sessions (AL), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Scott Brown (MA), and Lindsey Graham (SC) joined all Democrats in voting for Furman.

 

and the conclusion:

 

...But it is not enough to just elect members of the opposing party. We need to elect strong candidates who understand the Constitution and who will not bow to pressure from the White House—whoever the occupant may be—or from the leadership of either party in the Congress.

[vezpa]

I'm stunned more and more everyday in this day and age that we even have political parties with their agendas. I'm surprised that independent candidates aren't more successful. I tend to vote Republican but they believe in most of the things i do with some brutal exceptions. I believe in voting for the best person for the job, regardless of political affiliation. When did being a Democrat become anti-2nd amendment?

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When did being a Democrat become anti-2nd amendment?

 

The question is when did they add it to their party platform?

[Buzzard]

I'm stunned more and more everyday in this day and age that we even have political parties with their agendas. I'm surprised that independent candidates aren't more successful. I tend to vote Republican but they believe in most of the things i do with some brutal exceptions. I believe in voting for the best person for the job, regardless of political affiliation. When did being a Democrat become anti-2nd amendment?

 

uh . . . . a long time ago!! Other than the few "Blue Dogs" in the party they're mostly Anti-gun at the federal level.

 

Just WHO do you think brought us the first Assault Weapons Ban?