How to Judge a Would-Be Justice
Fair Courts E-lert
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Source: New York Times
Date: 4/14/2008
New York Times editorial argues that in spite of fears that judicial nominees "are far too carefully packaged and coached on how to duck all of the hard questions," a new study supports that "Supreme Court nominees present themselves one way at confirmation hearings, but act differently on the court." The study, which examined how nine long-serving justices answered Senate questions and voted on the court found a "wide gap," suggesting that "senators would be better off asking "very probing, specific questions."" Editorial argues that the study's findings have "particular resonance" in light of the next president's future judicial appointments.