This NYT article makes it pretty clear that the main goal of the conservative activists about to make a fuss about whoever President Obama nominates to be the next Supreme Court Justice is to raise money to keep their operations afloat.
While conservatives say they know they have little chance of defeating Mr. Obama’s choice because Democrats control the Senate, they say they hope to mount a fight that could help refill depleted coffers and galvanize a movement demoralized by Republican electoral defeats.“It’s an immense opportunity to build the conservative movement and identify the troops out there,” said Richard A. Viguerie, a conservative fund-raiser. “It’s a massive teaching moment for America. We’ve got the packages written. We’re waiting right now to put a name in.”
It's nice of Mr. Viguerie to make his motives so clear: it doesn't matter who Obama nominates or how well qualified he or she is, we're going to oppose that person.
It's nice to know principles don't get in the way of party consolidation.
Oh, and it's cruel of me to snicker, but poor old Focus on the Family: "it recently cut more than 200 jobs." I'm sorry for the individuals, but not for the group.
Posted by Linkmeister at May 17, 2009 09:20 AM | TrackBack