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ProSense

(116,464 posts) Mon Apr 9, 2012, 09:12 PM Apr 2012

One could argue that Bush (Jr.) was more persuasive than Reagan

Ronald Reagan couldn't get Robert Bork's nomination through the Senate.

George Bush managed to get John Roberts and Sam Alito confirmed to the court.

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One could argue that Bush (Jr.) was more persuasive than Reagan (Original Post) ProSense Apr 2012 OP

Or the Democrats believed that Alito and Roberts were "compassionate conservatives" like Bush. libinnyandia Apr 2012 #1

Possibly, ProSense Apr 2012 #2

libinnyandia

(1,374 posts)

1. Or the Democrats believed that Alito and Roberts were "compassionate conservatives" like Bush.

Reply to ProSense (Original post)

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 09:22 PM

Apr 2012

They weren't as controversial as Bork.

ProSense

(116,464 posts)

2. Possibly,

Reply to libinnyandia (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 09:35 PM

Apr 2012

"They weren't as controversial as Bork."

...but it's amazing that Reagan couldn't sneak through his nomination.

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