In a Washington Post op-ed piece, Sen. Edward Kennedy writes: “Every Supreme Court nominee bears a heavy burden to demonstrate that he or she is committed to the constitutional principles that have been vital in advancing fairness, decency and equal opportunity in our society. As Judge Samuel Alito approaches his confirmation hearings next week, the more we learn about him, the more questions we have about the credibility of his assurances to us. Consider these five areas… [more]”
My question is, how will this turn into action to stop the Alito accession to the Court? This is alot of blowing smoke unless it translates into Democratic resolve. I don’t see Republican fractionation over issues such as ethics and corruption, domestic spying, or the continued viability of the occupation of Iraq translating into support for opposition to the Alito nomination, and nobody’s backs seem up against the wall in the face of decorous Democratic hints that they might filibuster.
