In many respects, Ms. Kagan's career has been consumed more by politics than law, and this does worry many Americans.
Congratulations on your nomination. It is an extremely important appointment, obviously a real honor.
Even today, President Obama advocates a judicial philosophy that calls on judges to base their decisions on empathy.
The Constitution tasks our Senate with conducting a comprehensive review of the nominee's record and qualifications.
I want to bring up the Second Amendment again.
In regard to that and stare decisis, what weight would you give to Baker v. Nelson?
I'm disappointed that you didn't use the word 'settled law' in the same definitive manner in regard to Baker v. Nelson.
while you were in favor of good ideas coming from wherever you can get them, the judges shouldn't be bound by foreign le...
To me, this kind of judicial philosophy endorses judicial activism, not judicial restraint.
No court should make or justify its decisions solely by reference to the demands of social justice.
So based on Baker v. Nelson, using your words, it's not really settled law, even though a one-sentence statement as prec...