Bush pushes Senate to confirm federal judges

Oct 6, 2008 4:23 PM (34 mins ago) By JENNIFER LOVEN, AP » 34 mins ago: Bush pushes Senate to confirm federal judges « This story ranks # 1,932 of 8,138 Related Topics: CINCINNATI (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Bush pauses during remarks about the economy and judicial appointments Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Cincinnati. reminded Americans Monday that his eight years of appointing conservative judges will affect the nation for decades, hoping to secure his legacy but also help fire up Republicans in must-win Ohio a month before the presidential election. Bush said he has appointed more than one-third of all sitting federal judges, and that "few issues are more hotly debated or have a more lasting impact on our country." With his historically low poll ratings, Bush isn't exactly welcome at campaign rallies, appearing at the side... [read full story]