[Ingtar]

I expect both of President Bush's Supreme Court appointees to abstain if the NSA case gets that far. If this is the case, the USSC might not be a win for the administration.

[LibertyLee]

I expect both of President Bush's Supreme Court appointees to abstain if the NSA case gets that far. I

There's NO reason for them to abstain. Roberts had to abstain in Hamdan v. Rumseld because he had WRITTEN the opinion on the circuit court, that's a clear conflict. Neither Alito or Roberts have ruled or taken part in the NSA deliberations and therefore do NOT have to recuse themselves.

[MNJohnnie]

expect both of President Bush's Supreme Court appointees to abstain if the NSA

Nope only have to sit out cases they have all ready ruled on. This is a new case so they do NOT have to sit it out since the SC hearing would be the 1st they heard THIS case.