A Call for a “Fair Hearing” of Christie’s Nominee to NJ High Court
May 25, 2010
A group of Republican women legislators have issued a public statement of support for Anne Patterson, NJ Gov. Chris Christie’s nominee to the state Supreme Court. Patterson was nominated to the bench after Gov. Christie declined to renominate sitting liberal justice, John Wallace. State Senate Democrats are currently blocking a hearing for the nominee.
Here’s an excerpt from their statement:
“Governor Christie made a decision not to reappoint Justice John Wallace, which is his constitutional right as Governor. Neither advice nor consent of the Senate may be given in the case of Anne Patterson as long as her confirmation hearings are kept from taking place.
“The fact is that Governor Christie did not step beyond his gubernatorial powers in choosing not to reappoint Justice Wallace, and his nomination for the court deserves a fair hearing to determine her qualifications for such an important post. We urge the Democrats to put aside partisan enmity and permit the confirmation hearing to proceed.”
More on the Gov. Christie’s efforts to reform the NJ Supreme Court here and here.