Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Presidential Power
The President of the U.S has always been given the power to appoint many of the important figures in our government. But, with the recent failure of Alberto Gonzales, a whirlwind surrounds Bush's newest appointment Michael Mukasey. Mukasey was chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and though some liberals feel he is too conservative, some conservatives think he is a little too liberal. It seems that Bush has gone for a safe appointment this time in an attepmt to stir up as little trouble as possible. instead of choosing a side he seems to be choosing a moderate candidate. It will be interesting to see if it works out.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/17/washington/17attorney.html?bl&ex=1190347200&en=31453a7a0148ac4b&ei=5087%0A
This gives a little more information on Mr. Mukasey.
I guess his moderate standing would lessen the confrontation he'd have with the Democrat-majority Congress as well as prevent a clash with our own Dubya's Republican administration. The Senate has to confirm the Attorney General so picking a close Republican crony wouldn't be very effective.
I cannot find the exact quote, but I remember reading it somewhere that the perfect candidate for a political post is one that is loathed equally by both parties. Mr. Mukasey appears to be this nominee, and he is also the perfect nominee for George Bush. Mukasey has restored some of Bush's credibility simply by being the nominee, and there is no evidence that he will contradict Bush's policies; he is simply moderate enough to be unapposable by the Democrats.
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