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<< A rare discordant note from a key interest group ally of the White House. Family Research Council pres. Tony Perkins isn't thrilled with Sam Alito's view of presidential power.
... These friends, says Perkins, "say 'we can trust George Bush.' Well, that's not the issue. These transcend personality. These powers stay with that branch of government. They set precedent. And so I think we have to be very careful when we give unconstitutional or constitutionally questionable authority to any branch of government.' >>
Now, will the media mention this in their "Justice Sunday" coverage? FRC is only RUNNING that show to confirm Alito..
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<< PERKINS: Let's make clear our position -- we have not endorsed Samuel Alito. I will say this, we look favorably upon his nomination and this is why, while there are issues that we could perceive as troubling and I would say that would be one that would raise some concerns among the staff at Family Research Council, but we see a pattern in his time on the bench which is quite extensive that he is one that holds a philosophy of judicial restraint. >>
Alito's "judicial restraint" is debatable, but Perkins' quotes are definitely newsworthy.