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  • Kennedy Says Alito 'Itching to Overturn Roe v. Wade'

    01/20/2006 5:48:42 PM PST · by Kaslin · 170 replies · 2,610+ views
    CNS News ^ | January 20, 2006 | Nathan Burchfiel
    U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) on Thursday said he plans to vote against Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito because the judge is "itching to overturn Roe v. Wade." Kennedy explained his position on Alito's confirmation, which is expected sometime next week, during a speech to the liberal Center for American Progress. The group, founded by John Podesta, who served as the chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, opposes Alito's confirmation because it fears Alito would cause "a profound shift in the ideological balance of the Court." Kennedy summed up liberal talking points against Alito, touching on several aspects of...