"Thank you for contacting me regarding the nomination of Judge Samuel > Alito to be an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. I > appreciate your taking the time to write. > > > > As you know, the President nominated Judge Alito to replace Justice > Sandra Day O'Connor. I have stated that I would like this nominee be a > moderate, and someone whose views are generally consistent with those of > Justice O'Connor on many of the important issues. This nominee will be > replacing a justice who cast the deciding vote on numerous cases that > upheld the broad application of laws guaranteeing the rights of women, > minorities, and disabled people. It is currently unclear to me whether > Judge Alito is that person. Please be assured I will keep your comments > in mind as I thoroughly scrutinize this nomination to ensure that it is > in the best interest of New Mexicans. > >
what about the best interests of the Old Mexicans. :)
"As you know, the President nominated Judge Alito to replace Justice > Sandra Day O'Connor. I have stated that I would like this nominee be a > moderate"
Where were the democrats screaming for a moderate when Clinton nominated Ginsburg to replace White?
"I have stated that I would like this nominee be a > moderate, and someone whose views are generally consistent with those of > Justice O'Connor on many of the important issues."
Good luck with that. Justice O'Connor was never consistent. Honestly, sitting down and reading her opinions is sheer torture after you read Scalia's. She kind of wanders all over the place, whereas he is just so very much to the point.
Law students will likely be thankful to see her leave and be replaced by Alito.