I liked the nick-name "Scalito" from the first time I heard it. Does it mean something in Italian that is non-flattering?
Never heard the word before. I think it's used to denote the similarity of his judicial philosphy with Anton Scalia. However, some legal eagle said the conservatives would be surprised to learn that Alito's leanings are more in line with O'Connor's. Conservatives won't be the only ones surprised.