Justice Alito

Today Judge Alito became Justice Alito on a 58-42 vote. A few months ago Republicans were at their worst. The nomination of Harriet Meyers represented everything conservatives hate about the GOP: spineless incompetence after a stunning electoral victory. However, credit must be given where credit is due. The GOP responded to the groans of those people that form the vibrant base of the party with the nomination of Alito. From everything I've seen so far, Alito is exactly what conservatives have hoped their President would give them: a person who values the Constitution for what it is rather than for what it could grow into if we were to read it in light of the changing desires and expectations of society.

Had the Republicans have had the bare majority of 51 or 52 votes, it's much more likely the Dems would have been emboldened enough to actually succeed in stopping the nomination. Simply put, elections do matter. Roberts and Alito are the proof. The success of the Roberts and Alito nomination is enough reason to continue supporting the Republican party, no matter how gutless and inept they can be at governing as the majority party. You can support the GOP by donating here. Maybe a donation of $58.58 would help reinforce the message.