I'm certain that there are a few political advisers in the White House that have a little less hair. This is a chess game and it is important not only what moves you make but when you make them.
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Unless the line-up changes, I think O'Connor will not be hearing it -- Roberts will -- and some unknown draft choice to be named later. That's going to make a difference. This one depends on the composition of the court almost entirely. I hate saying that. I spend my life teaching there is law here.Douglas Kmiec
Broad claims of authority and broad claims of illegality are equally suspect.
Douglas Kmiec
I expect intense pressure on the president from the loyal opposition to nominate as moderate a voice as he can find for the O'Connor replacement.
Douglas Kmiec
We should look for a court with a lowered profile, a court that tries to resolve cases but one that does not discover new constitutional rights.
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Edith Jones would in all likelihood trigger strong opposition.
Douglas Kmiec
I think what happens in this process is there is an initial search and so much work is required to satisfy the competing constituencies that once a list is assembled, few people want to give it up. Some of the names on the list are almost venerable by virtue of age and longevity. There is a certain comfort in going with what you know, but it may not be the best.
Douglas Kmiec
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