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Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist rushed to defend Samuel Alito in the CAP furor. Frist's statement was read aloud by Sen. Kyl at the hearing this afternoon.
“As a Princeton alumnus, I had concerns about CAP, but I have no concerns about Judge Alito's credibility, integrity and his commitment to protecting the equal rights of all Americans,” Frist's statement said.
“This (CAP controversy) is another transparent attempt by the Democrats to wage an unfair smear campaign against an exceptionally qualified nominee.”
And Republican staffers passed out to reporters a Nov. 26, 2005 New York Times article in which reporter David Kirkpatrick reviewed the Rusher/CAP records at the Library of congress.
“The records and others at the Mudd Library at Princeton give no indication that Judge Alito… was among the group’s major donors. He was not an active leader of the group, and two of his classmates who were involved and Mr. Rusher said they did not remember his playing a role.”
After being called by Specter's staff, Rusher has now agreed to allow committee staff to examine the records in the Library of Congress.
"I'm just a little puzzled about the issue being raised in this manner," Specter said, saying that Kennedy had never spoken to him personally about the request for Rusher documents prior to today's quarrel.
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Apparently the initial primary function of CAP was to retain, restore or enhance the ROTC program at Princeton. In the mid 80's, with Reagan's approach to building up defense, the question of 'to have or not have' ROTC on college campuses was a live one. If Alito felt that the iniitial CAP goal was still its primary one, he would naturally have shown his support for ROTC in his job application. So would anyone else!!!
Chuck Josephson (Sent Jan 12, 2006 11:52:45 AM)
While Ted Kennedy has done some irresponsible and certainly some poorly thought of things in his past, he has admitted them. Why can't Judge Alito say the same. If, indeed, he were a member of this infamous CAP club which discriminated against women and minorities, why can't he say that he just made a mistake and ADMIT that he made a mistake rather than covering it up by saying that he "doesn't recall." What is he trying to hide?
Cindy M, Alexandria, VA (Sent Jan 11, 2006 5:03:48 PM)
I understand the importance of these hearings. However, I beleive if Mr. Kennedy's future was solely based on his past and his past was scrutinized in this same manner leading up to his re-election, perhaps we would not have to put up with his antics. We all live and grow. This process is basic to our evolution. Making mistakes or using poor judgement occasionally happens. Making the adjustments in ones thought process to not make those same mistakes a second time is how we learn. Alito is not perfect the only person I remember to have been perfect was hung on a cross many years ago. Alito may not be perfect but he is the best person for the task at hand. Ethically head and shoulders above most if not all of those judging him.
Rick Howard, Sutter Creek, Ca (Sent Jan 11, 2006 3:40:47 PM)
The sins of the past come back to haunt all of us. With the idea of some rulings being "up for grabs" as it's so subjectively been planted, the methods behind the man are the only way to bring about a fair and honest hearing into his vaules. As they say , if you have nothing to hide then show all your cards...
Joe Mullins (Sent Jan 11, 2006 3:40:17 PM)
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