"Cheney, in NYC, Plugs Roberts Nomination"

[GreenPartyVoter]

(Amazing how criminals love to return to the scene of the crime, isn't it? NYC, I feel for you ahving to host this idiot.)

NEW YORK (AP) - Vice President Dick Cheney urged the U.S. Senate on Monday to put partisan politicking aside as it considers whether to confirm Supreme Court nominee John Roberts.

Speaking at a campaign fundraiser on Staten Island, Cheney praised Roberts, a federal appeals court judge, as one of the country's "most distinguished and talented lawyers."

"In the weeks ahead, America deserves and Judge Roberts deserves a process that is honest and nonpartisan," Cheney said. "The Senate has a duty to give this nominee fair treatment, a fair hearing and a fair up or down vote."

Cheney said he was sure U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., understood that. Schumer holds a position on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20050726/D8BIRA180.html