Update [2005-8-1 16:42:59 by Ptolemy]: Oops ... Mehlman's signature got cut off. This is from the infamous computer error that gives me right-wing talking points and a platinum donor card (which I hope I never have to use to escape a band of Young Republican thugs). For those still doubtful of my bona-fides after reading my diary history, call Howard Dean ... he's gotten 500 dollars more from me than any other candidate in human history.
MEMO FROM MEHLMAN: In 2000, then-Governor George W. Bush made a promise that if elected President, he would appoint to the Supreme Court only those who understood that the proper role of the court is to interpret law, not make it. Now, as he has so many times before, President Bush has kept his promise. Judge John G. Roberts is exactly the kind of person we need as our next Supreme Court Justice.
The Senate has already unanimously confirmed Judge Roberts once before for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Now, Judge Roberts deserves a fair hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a timely up-or-down vote in the Senate. In order to make sure that happens, we need your help. Click here to write and mail a letter to the Judiciary Committee encouraging a fair hearing and an up-or-down vote for Judge Roberts.
Judge Roberts is a fair-minded and compassionate jurist. He has received the highest rating from the American Bar Association and graduated at the top of his class from Harvard Law School. He has argued before the Supreme Court 39 times, and has been called one of the best Supreme Court lawyers in the nation. His legal knowledge and skills are impeccable, and his integrity is unquestionable.
Public reaction to the President's nomination of Judge Roberts has been overwhelmingly favorable. Recent polls show 59 percent of Americans think he should be confirmed by the Senate, and prominent Republicans and Democrats alike have expressed their support for him.
Your actions will help ensure that Judge John G. Roberts gets the fair hearing he deserves, and that he is confirmed as our next U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Write a letter to the Judiciary Committee today encouraging a fair hearing and vote for Judge Roberts. Then ask five friends to write a letter as well.
Thank you for your support of Judge Roberts, the President and the Republican Party.