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Donald Trump and Supreme Court Appointments in a Second Term
An opportunity to secure a solid conservative majority for years to come
Jul 25
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Ed Whelan
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Bush Extends Olive Branch to Senate Democrats
But new era of good feelings doesn't last long
Jul 18
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Ed Whelan
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George W. Bush Aims for Strong Start on Judicial Nominations
But lots of challenges lie in his way
Jul 11
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Ed Whelan
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The Least Significant Justice
A Fourth of July competition between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Jul 4
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Ed Whelan
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June 2024
58-42!
Alito's successful confirmation vote is exact converse of Bork's defeat
Jun 27
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Ed Whelan
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John Kerry Yodels for Alito Filibuster
His fellow Democrats cringe at his Davos folly
Jun 20
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Ed Whelan
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Ted Kennedy’s CAP Attack on Alito Backfires
Senate Democrat's bombast collapses into farce
Jun 13
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Ed Whelan
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Alito's 1985 Job Application Declares His Principles
“I am and always have been a conservative”
Jun 6
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Ed Whelan
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May 2024
Alito Benefits from Colleague's 50-Year Friendship
Judge Edward Becker secures Arlen Specter's support
May 30
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Ed Whelan
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Filibuster Politics Shape Strategies on Alito Nomination
Democrats' excesses put them at severe disadvantage
May 23
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Ed Whelan
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Samuel Alito Gets Big Boost from Harriet Miers Fiasco
George W. Bush's third pick for O'Connor seat unifies Republicans
May 16
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Ed Whelan
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Pro-Lifers Try to Block Alito Nomination
And I thwart the foolish effort
May 9
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Ed Whelan
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