[hispanichoosier]

Actually, Edith Clement hasn't written many opinions in high-profile questions. Consequently, there's no way to tell from her judicial opinions whether she'd be more conservative or liberal.

The fact that she deems abortion "settled law" is of no moment, given that she is currently a judge on the 5th Circuit. For an intermediate appellate court, it is settled law. This doesn't mean that she would not change the court's interpretation upon taking Justice O'Connor's seat.

Finally, her membership in the Federalist Society is comforting.

[faithincowboys]

You make good points, but people in the know , like NRO's K-Lo seem to think that she was the far more liberal choice compared to the other Edith whose name was in the hat. It leaves me wondering why Bush--given his strong position-- wouldn't put the most conservative judge he could get through on the the Court. It's likely they'll attack Clement anyway, so why not put on a real conservative???