Sandra Day O'Connor to retire

BigV · 07-01-2005, 01:45 PM

When Justice O'Connor was nominated, she was considered conservative (at least a conservative woman, since Reagan was determined to keep his promise to nominate a woman if given the chance). Over the last 24 years, her position relative to the court has evolved to make her the centrist position, as she has cast the deciding votes in many many cases.

Replacing her with someone more likely to be aligned with the conservative / regressive agenda will represent a major shift. And an irresistable opportunity for this administration to move the court further to the right. And I imagine the youth of the nominee will be a factor, with younger being better, in anticipation of making a longer lasting mark.

07-01-2005, 01:45 PM	#11
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	When Justice O'Connor was nominated, she was considered conservative (at least a conservative woman, since Reagan was determined to keep his promise to nominate a woman if given the chance). Over the last 24 years, her position relative to the court has evolved to make her the centrist position, as she has cast the deciding votes in many many cases. Replacing her with someone more likely to be aligned with the conservative / regressive agenda will represent a major shift. And an irresistable opportunity for this administration to move the court further to the right. And I imagine the youth of the nominee will be a factor, with younger being better, in anticipation of making a longer lasting mark. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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