[Clintonfatigued]

While Roe vs. Wade is undoubtedly of importance, the concern over that and other social issues is offsetting other issues that are less provocative, but have more effect on more people. If Obama chooses a justice with expertise in an area of Constitutional law that the others lack, he or she could become a more influential member than anyone expeects.

[Impy]

I read some article hoping Obama would appoint some who could “persuade Kennedy, maybe even Alito”.