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Originally Posted by tragicallyunhip  I'm a little skeptical, to tell you the truth. I'm still withholding judgment until all the facts come out, but I do have to admit the quotes the GOP is screaming about are a little disturbing. I'm not sure how confident I am that she would be fair and impartial. |
Yeah... bull's eye. If she's going to rule as a, "wise Latina woman" rather than as a thoughtful and impartial judge it certainly gives one pause.
ok - reciting from memory from my conlaw prof here but .. here goes.. I think it might be important to point out that most cases that come before SCOTUS result with lopsided rulings... meaning broad agreement. Most of them are technical issues however and resolve splits of authority amongst different circuits. Its on the small number of cases that the disagreements matter. And when they do... they do. For example, Kelo v City of New London. It was a 5-4 decision. It radically changed the law with regard to the takings clause (gov't can take land for public "purpose" now rather than public "use" meaning gov't can seize and give to private party to develop shopping mall to increase tax base.) One vote... either side swings the result. Now, Sotomayor will be confirmed because the Dems have the votes. They won the right to put their choices forward. Like I said in the other thread she will be a new player but she won't meaningfully alter the character of the court. Doesn't make me any happier but whadaya gonna do
