O'Connor steps down (merged threads)

scaeagles · 07-01-2005, 08:26 AM

Well, I'm sure there will be many thoughts about this when Bush eventually nominates a replacement.

It will be interesting to see how the previous compromise on appellate court nominations come into play. I have a feeling that dems will probably try to paint almost any nominee as "an extreme circumstance", which is why I was against the previous compromise.

I will say something in light of recent decisions - I want someone who will interpret the constitution. Not look to foreign law. Not continue to expand the meaning of interstate commerce. Not expand imminent domain to allow the theft of private property to give to another for private use.

Should be interesting to watch and discuss.

07-01-2005, 08:26 AM	#3
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	O'Connor steps down - nomination battle surely ahead Well, I'm sure there will be many thoughts about this when Bush eventually nominates a replacement. It will be interesting to see how the previous compromise on appellate court nominations come into play. I have a feeling that dems will probably try to paint almost any nominee as "an extreme circumstance", which is why I was against the previous compromise. I will say something in light of recent decisions - I want someone who will interpret the constitution. Not look to foreign law. Not continue to expand the meaning of interstate commerce. Not expand imminent domain to allow the theft of private property to give to another for private use. Should be interesting to watch and discuss.
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