Pro-Abortion Republicans Back John Roberts for Supreme Court Chief

Pro-Abortion Republicans Back John Roberts for Supreme Court Chief

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two leading pro-abortion Republican senators say they will vote to confirm Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. Roberts already appeared headed for a sure confirmation vote and the pledges of support indicate Roberts may be able to expect unanimous support from the 55 Senate Republicans. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter announced Monday he will support President Bush's first high court pick. Specter said Roberts has “impeccable credentials" and the temperament to lead a highly divided Supreme Court, which favors abortion by a 6-3 margin. "Given the unusual combination of his qualifications and experience, including extensive personal contact with the other justices, he has the unique potential to bring consensus to the court and to reduce the numerous repetitions and confusing opinions," Specter said in a statement Monday. Meanwhile, pro-abortion Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said she, too, would back Roberts' nomination. "He possesses impeccable legal credentials, a brilliant intellect, and outstanding character," Collins said Monda.

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