"I'd say there's a lot of nervious FReepers that owe GWB a hugh apology, thankfully."
I stand by everything I said in opposition to Clements, none of which was personally attacking Dubya, so he won't be getting one from me. And I haven't found any Roberts cases on the DC Court to establish a track record, either.
However, if Roberts is as conservative on the SCOTUS as he seems to be based on his prior briefs for H.W., I will owe Dubya a thank-you for delivering on his promise to appoint a Scalia or a Thomas. And I will happily send that in as soon as Roberts has ruled on a case from the SCOTUS that would demonstrate his bent. I am still examining his record.
I think, before that, I already owe the President a thank-you for ending the reign of affirmative action in SCOTUS appointments. Far, far better to appoint a plain ol' white guy and demonstrate that the pick is not for a 'woman's seat' on the Court, but for the SCOTUS. I think it was very smart to save the big guns for the next pick. The Prez once again proves his political savvy.
So, this looks to be very good news, and I am certainly happy it's NOT Clements--but I am still researching Roberts' record, before I say it IS good news.
That's good enuf for me.
I do know that Bush 41 says Souter is his greatest mistake as Prez and I know that Bush 43 doesn't want to make the same mistake. Here's hoping!!