Dawn Johnsen Withdraws

In February, 2009, President Obama's nomination of Dawn Johnsen, a former lawyer for the pro-abortion group NARAL, to the position of Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel was sent to the full Senate for confirmation. Partly because Johnsen's extreme pro-abortion sentiments created controversy among Senators, no vote was taken during the last legislative session, and the nomination was returned to President Obama. President Obama renominated Johnsen. Last Friday, Johnsen withdrew her name from consideration. As to the reason for this action, "The Huffington Post" quoted Johnsen as saying, " Restoring OLC to its best nonpartisan traditions was my primary objective for my anticipated service in this administration. Unfortunately, my nomination has met with lengthy delays and political opposition that threaten that objective and prevent OLC from functioning at full strength. I hope that the withdrawal of my nomination will allow this important office to be filled promptly." White House spokesman, Ben LaBolt blamed Johnsen's withdrawal on Senate Republicans playing politics (politico.com). However, it was not just Senate Republicans who were against the nomination. According to mensnewsdaily.com
"some moderate Democrats also planned to vote against her confirmation, including Senators Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania." So now, the next move is President Obama's.

In addition to nominating someone to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, Obama will soon be nominating someone to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Although our president has been called the most radical pro-abortion president in American history (Christian Coalition of America), his nominations must be approved by the Senate. Please pray that God will continue to burden the hearts of our Senators to desire an end to legalized abortion. The nomination of abortion activist Dawn Johnsen was successfully stopped. May our Senators refuse to give approval to those who support the killing of our unborn citizens.

May God have mercy on our nation.
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