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Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Court Search

By Jeralyn, Section Judiciary
Posted on Wed Jul 06, 2005 at 10:34:14 AM EST
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President Bush has named former Senator and actor Fred Thompson to assist in his search for a Supreme Court Justice. One view I received by e-mail from a lawyer friend:

Lawyer turned actor turned politician turned actor (Law & Order) now p*mping for Justice.

Also commenting: Pamela at Light Up the Darkness:

Law & Order Executive Producer Michael Chernuchin describes Thompson’s character as having political leanings “a little more to the right than former D.A.s on the show. He is a ‘strict constructionist,’ that is, for him, the Constitution is what it says it is and nothing more.”

Now we can expect to stay tuned to Law & Order for updates on the Supreme Court nomination drama and perhaps we should be looking for the new spin-off series from Law & Order producers soon, Supreme Court, The Reality Show.

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    Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Court Search | 6 comments (6 topical)
    Re: Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Cou (none / 0) (#1)
    by Dadler on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:53 PM EST
    Thompson was a bad politician, has always been a worse actor (though he continues to make tons playing his own persona). Good to know the president has his priorities straight in this search. Might I also suggest Diana Ross? I mean, come on Dubya, she actually had a backup group CALLED the Supremes.

    Re: Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Cou (none / 0) (#2)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:53 PM EST
    Art not only imitates life, it anticipates it. But I wouldn't pay a penny to stick around for the third act.

    Re: Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Cou (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:53 PM EST
    Now that the GOP has introduced legislation seeking quicker execution of the poor, I expect that Thompson will be forced to choose a real Torquemada.

    Re: Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Cou (none / 0) (#4)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:53 PM EST
    I wonder if this "search" will turn out like Cheney's search for Bush's running mate?

    Re: Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Cou (none / 0) (#5)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:54 PM EST
    Surely even strict constructionists can understand the Separation of Entertainment and Judiciary! And the right wing talks about the "liberal-Hollywood connection"!

    Re: Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Cou (none / 0) (#6)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    The most important question to me is "How will this affect his stunning performances on all of the 112 Law & Order spin offs?"

    Bush Names Fred Thompson to Aid in Supreme Court Search | 6 comments (6 topical)