01-12-2006, 05:55 PM
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Pissing in the cornflakes
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Good news everyone!
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito seemed headed for Senate confirmation on Thursday after finishing more than 18 hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee where he defended his record against skeptical Democrats.
Alito said if confirmed he would seek to emulate retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's dedication and dignity, but declined to say if he would demonstrate the same centrist views.
While the full Republican-led Senate was expected to confirm Alito later this month, most Democrats were expected to oppose him.
"It is clear to me that Judge Alito should be confirmed to serve on the United States Supreme Court. And he will be confirmed," said Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican.
A senior Democratic leadership aide conceded that President George W. Bush's 55-year-old conservative nominee appeared to have the votes.
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