[JBW]

Is Roberts a Blank Slate?

Critics from both the left and the right have leveled criticism at Judge John G. Roberts based on the argument that he is a "blank slate".

Ralph Neas of PFAW has written that "The enthusiastic embrace of John Roberts by radical right leaders who have been demanding more far-right activists like Scalia and Thomas on the Court should sound alarm bells . . . "

From the right, Ann Coulter calls the nominee a "Souter in Roberts Clothing" and that the President "has given us a Supreme Court nomination that will placate no liberals and should please no conservatives."

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[Coxy]

I see no reason to think Roberts will be another Souter. To me, his history suggests an adherence to originalism and common sense. While he isn't as overtly constructionist as Luttig, Garza, or McConnell, he does seem to fall into that camp. Only time will tell. I remain confident nonetheless.