[matt1234]

You nailed it. The dems are obviously applying political pressure on the court, but that could backfire big time.

[JohnKinAK]

You nailed it. The dems are obviously applying political pressure on the court, but that could backfire big time.

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They only have to “get to” Kennedy and he won’t be that hard to coerce behind the scenes. I’m not at all convinced the court will overturn, the previous days were for nothing but theatre for public consumption. In the end Kennedy will sign onto the Sotamayor view and it will be upheld 5-4.

[glennaro]

The dems are obviously applying political pressure on the court, but that could backfire big time

I think you're right ... I don't think any of the justices, left or right, look favorably upon intimidation or threats ... especially if done publicly.

[halfright]

Go ahead, whizz off the Chief Justice....I double dawg dare ya...

[justiceseeker93]

The Dems are obviously applying political pressure on the court, but that can backfire big time.

Maybe more than just "political pressure." Could be more like an offer they can't refuse, if you remember "The Godfather."

On the other hand, the anti-Obamacare forces are applying political pressure as well, albeit in a more civilized and logical way. There are 26 elected state AGs involved, and the polls constantly show a majority of the electorate opposing the individual mandate, and/or opposing Obamacare in its entirety. The Court has no choice but to take notice.

Isn't it ironic that Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT) is talking about the Court's credibility? Here's a man who publicly lied, claiming that he served in Vietnam when in fact he did not, a man who is living in a glass house and throwing stones.