Judge Roberts and his Wife

[D2bets]

Federalists might be interested to know that Judge Roberts' wife served on the Board of Directors for Feminists for Life of America from 1995 to 1999 during which time she focused on passing the Violence Against Women Act. This is an Act that was partially invalidated by the conservative bloc of the SC and has drawn the rage of federalists for its invocation of the commerce clause.

Would a Justice Roberts have ro recuse himself from deciding issues related to the VAWA because of his wife's involvement?

Based on that and some other stuff, Judge Reoberst may be a federalist but his wife doesn't appear to be.

I can see why the Gameface's of the world are "concerned".

 

[RobFunk]

Even more reasons for the gamefaces to be upset

Key Democrat upbeat over high-court choice

Reuters - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago

<!--summary-->WASHINGTON - U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts said on Friday he "hates bullies" who prey on the powerless, which pleased a key Democratic senator as the conservative candidate stepped up a Capitol charm offensive.<!--/summary--> "I liked that answer," Assistant Senate Democratic leader Richard Durbin of Illinois said after a private meeting with President Bush's nominee. Roberts has received generally upbeat receptions in initial visits this week with Democratic and Republican senators who will decide whether to confirm him to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor -- who was a key swing vote between the court's liberal and conservative wings.

 

[D2bets]

I'm starting to like this guy. Not perfect of course, but in regards to whom Bush could have chosen, this is about the best that could have been hoped for. I think he'll be understated in his jurisprudence and won't look to overturn decades of precedent, even if he would have voted the other way had he been on the court in the past. So long as he accepts for the most part stare decisis then he is acceptable for the court. It's these "constitution in exile" wackjobs that are scary.

 

[lander]

Well said, D2. Unfortunately, with the inbred red-staters ensuring another 4 years of incompetence we're forced to lower our expectations.

Bush usually fuks up his choices on a much larger scale, so relatively speaking -- I, too, am satisfied with the selection of Roberts.

 

[nimue77]

I'm sure he will be confirmed. D2, what do you mean by "constitution in exile" types? I think banning cannabis and other drugs (for instance) is unconsitutional, notwitshstanding any prior supreme court bullshit decisions.

 

[JudgeWapner]

He is definately qualified, and seems to be his own man. I like the choice, regardless of how he may vote on any one issue.

 

[SamOdom]

Mrs. Roberts' Work Not Relevant






The Associated Press
Monday, July 25, 2005; 9:30 AM



<NITF>WASHINGTON -- The fact that Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' wife does free legal work for an anti-abortion group should not be relevant to his confirmation hearing, a Senate Republican leader said Monday.</NITF>

 

[SamOdom]

John Roberts' wife does free legal work for an anti-abortion group</NITF>

And like this wont affect S.C. Justice Roberts decisions:monsters-

 

[Redneckman]

Well said, D2. Unfortunately, with the inbred red-staters ensuring another 4 years of incompetence we're forced to lower our expectations.

Bush usually fuks up his choices on a much larger scale, so relatively speaking -- I, too, am satisfied with the selection of Roberts.

And you wonder why you are in the minority thought in this country. "Inbred red-staters". Knock knock, you got your ass handed to you by 4 million votes. Keep talking like a dumb ass and conservatives will run the show for another generation.