The Wash post said Roberts said that Roe is "settled law." It did not provide the exact quote. I would like to see the transcript.
I may be really wrong, because I have to admit that a lot of what Roberts said today was WAY over my head,
but, I kind of got the impression that Roberts was "hedging" his answer about whether he would ever consider taking up Roe v. Wade again...
IOW, I got the feeling that he isn't closing the door on the idea that it could be revisited...
It seems to me that "settled law" is being twisted. Roberts addressed this issue today with Senator Cornyn. Cornyn asked if that meant that it could not be overturned, and Roberts answered that indeed it could be. To me it only means "settled law" as it CURRENTLY stands, but factors could come into play that would be cause for re-consideration at some point. But that's just the opinion of a humble, non-lawyer FReeper.
WaPo is spinning/lying.
Roberts on numerous occasions gave examples of cases that changed existing precedents, and when questioned by Cornyn stated that RvW being "settled law" today doesn't prevent it from being changed in the future.
I'm gonna watch the hearing on replay. I'll let you know what I think tomorrow though without even watching I suspect Roberts did fine and committed to nothing but being an impartial jurist. He's exceptionally smart and his extemporaneous speaking numbers are off the charts. A dangerous adversary and a magnificent ally in the courtroom.
Roberts: The Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights is "settled as a precedent of the court,"