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RNC Responds to Kennedy Attack on Alito

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The following was released today by the Republican National Committee (RNC) regarding Sen. Kennedy's attacks on Judge Alito:

SEN. TED KENNEDY (D-Mass.): ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE'S JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MOUTHPIECE

"Having failed to distort Judge Alito's distinguished record on the bench, today Senator Kennedy tried to smear Sam Alito's character. Throughout his career, Samuel Alito has proven his commitment to the highest ethical principles and a fair and just America. This good man does not need a lecture from Ted Kennedy." -- Ken Mehlman, RNC Chairman

The Alliance For Justice And Other Liberal Groups Are Joining Forces With Ted Kennedy To Build A United Front Against President Bush's Judicial Nominees.

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  "Liberal groups such as the Alliance for Justice say they have begun informal strategy talks with Kennedy staffers about prospective high court picks. 'Our main job is building on the research,' said one liberal advocacy group senior staffer. 'You are only as credible as the research you can generate on these potential picks. Research is a very important part of it all.'" (Andrew Miga, "Supreme Battle Looms For Rehnquist Successor," The Boston Herald, 12/20/04)

"In Ted Kennedy's Senate Office - Where No Lobbying Is Needed - (Alliance For Justice's Nan) Aron, Lobbyist Richard Woodruff And (Seth) Rosenthal Sit Down With An Aide To See How The Alliance Can Help." (Marcia Davis, "Her Idea of Justice: Absolutely Not Alito," The Washington Post, 11/9/05)

- "'Just Keep Sending Us Research,' The Aide Tells Them." (Marcia Davis, "Her Idea of Justice: Absolutely Not Alito," The Washington Post, 11/9/05)

In November, (Alliance For Justice's Nan) Aron Proclaimed, "You Name It, We'll Do It" To Oppose Alito. (Jim Drinkard, Judy Keen and Kathy Kiely, "Bush Nominates Alito For Supreme Court," USA Today, 11/1/05)

THE FACTS ON SEN. TED KENNEDY'S (D-MA) INACCURACIES ON CAP

1985: Concerned Alumni Of Princeton And Prospect Highlight ROTC’s Plight At Princeton:

"(Prospect Editor Dinesh) D'Souza Added That CAP Is 'Concerned' About The Formation Of A Third World Center, A Campaign To Eliminate The Army ROTC Program, And What It Perceives As The Decline Of Princeton Athletics." (Charles Stile, "A Conservative Voice Targets The University,” The Princeton Packet, 2/12/85)

Kennedy Ignored CAP Disclaimer:

CAP's Disclaimer: "The Appearance Of An Article In Prospect Does Not Necessarily Represent An Endorsement Of The Author's Beliefs By The Concerned Alumni Of Princeton. CAP Has Never Taken A Formal Stand On Coeducation, At Princeton Or Elsewhere." (Ed., "Letters To The Editor," Prospect, Spring-Summer 1980)

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