Give mediocrity a chance

Presidential Elections, US Elections

It’s time that normal Joe Six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency.

mediocre jurist

Carswell: mediocre jurist

Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Ak), talking about her qualifications for vice president, 2008

Even if he were mediocre, there are a lot of mediocre judges and people and lawyers. They are entitled to a little representation, aren’t they, and a little chance? We can’t have all Brandeises, Frankfurters and Cardozos.

Sen. Roman Hruska (R-Neb), talking about G. Harrold Carswell’s qualifications for the supreme court, 1970

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  1. sozobe  •  October 1, 2008 @12:24 pm

    [lights candle, waves over head, starts singing]

    Allll we are saaaaaying….

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