Questions raised over AG memo
The Indianapolis Star reports today, “Questions raised by news release: Attorney general issues statement urging senators to vote for Supreme Court nominee.”
Questions were raised Wednesday about whether a Republican state officeholder had gone too far in urging supporters to push for the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Attorney General Steve Carter issued a news release on Wednesday endorsing Roberts for chief justice. The message, produced at taxpayer expense, was similar to Indiana Republican Party calls for Indiana residents to urge Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh to vote to support Roberts.
Here is the AG’s statement (pdf). Here is the statement released by the Republican Party that is referenced within the article.
