FRC Launches Radio Ads Calling on Schumer and Kennedy to Recuse Themselves

FRC Launches Radio Ads Calling on Schumer and Kennedy to Recuse Themselves

'A judge whose mind is already made up has to 'recuse' himself, which means to withdraw from considering the case. Senators Schumer and Kennedy should 'recuse' themselves from the debate over the next Supreme Court nominee.' - FRC Radio Ad

WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Family Research Council announced the launch of a radio ad campaign calling on Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) to recuse themselves from the debate over a Supreme Court nominee. The radio ads will run statewide in New York and regionally in Massachusetts beginning on Monday, July 11th.

The ad states, "If a judge ruled in a case before hearing any of the evidence, she wouldn't be much of a judge. But that's what Sen. Charles Schumer wants the next member of the Supreme Court to do -- declare in advance how he or she would rule on controversial cases before the Court."

The ad also criticizes Senator Kennedy for declaring his support for judicial litmus tests. The ad states, "And if a judge convicted a defendant who hadn't been named yet, that would be just absurd. But Sen. Edward Kennedy is already declaring litmus tests for a judicial nominee who hasn't even been selected."

To download the audio of the radio ads, go to http://www.frc.org/.

Source: Family Research Council

CONTACT: Amber Hildebrand, +1-202-393-2100, or for Radio: J.P. Duffy, both of the Family Research Council

Web site: http://www.frc.org/

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