David Gergen actually said...

This is a very important nomination because he is -- the president is now replacing Justice O'Connor, who has been a swing vote -- vote on many abortion cases -- he's replacing a moderate conservative with a strong conservative.

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Gergen emphasizes the significance of Judge Roberts' nomination as it replaces a moderate swing vote with a strong conservative on the Supreme Court.

07/18/2005

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