I think you nailed it on Gonzales. He would have to recuse himself on virtually every issue of paramount interest today: partial birth abortions, war on terror/detentions, tort reform, etc. All of those were issues before the president when Gonzales was WH counsel.
I can't see any way around it, unfortunately. I really like Gonzales. Regardless of his view of Roe, he seems to be a solid constitutionalist---something sorely missing on today's court.
The fact that is in now in Iraq, I think means he won't be the nominee..
How do you figure Gonzalez is a constitutionalist? The guy is wrong on guns, abortion, affirmative action, and borders,
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Or did you mean Mexico's constitution?