[LisaFab]

What I mean by a 'stealth' candidate is that they must give incomplete or PC answers such as, "I agree that RvW is settled law," or "I agree that there are rights to privacy in the Constitution," when you know they really think, "The SCOTUS were not judicial activists in BvG...the Florida Supremes were!"

Believe me guys, I know that a nominee has to 'play ball' to get confirmed, but I agree with Huck, I don't have to like it.

[ken5050]

OK..I understand that..but Alito didn't duck the "stare decicis" question..jhe had an easy way out..but didn't take it..he said there were some circumstances when justiced MUST consider reversing other decisions...and Arlen didn't follow up on it..

[rwa265]

I don't like it either. But put the blame where it belongs. Nominees are being forced to answer questions that Senators wouldn't have even dreamed of asking before Bork. They wouldn't have to do this 'minuet' if the dims were not misusing their advise and consent role.

[shield]

OK...I agree with that. They've learned from an honest answer as Bork gave. Whereas, Thomas had to invoke the lynching comment to receive a confirmation. Which is a sad state of affairs.