The latest Newsweek also includes this interesting interview with Robert Bork:
As it’s currently composed, this is sometimes called a conservative court.
I don’t see it at all. It’s a very left-leaning, liberal court.
Could you elaborate? Compared to what?
Well, compared to what the Constitution actually says. They tend to enact the agenda or the preferences of a group that thinks of itself as the intellectual elite.
How have you been struck by Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito since they were appointed?
My general impression of them is quite good. The justice up there who I most admire is Clarence Thomas. I notice that when he and Scalia differ?it’s not that often, but when they do?I tend to agree with Thomas.
What’s the responsible approach for Senate Republicans now to take if they share some of the concerns you’ve expressed about Judge Sotomayor?
I don’t think they ought to filibuster. That would be very bad press for them. But I don’t think deferring to the president is always a good idea. I would suggest that they air the issue so that people understand what the objection is. And then vote against, which will not affect anything. Or, if they air the issue thoroughly, some could even vote in favor of confirmation. But you’ve got to be clear what the problem is.
For more on the Sotomayor nomination, be sure to check out Andy Taylor?s recent Federalist Society/John Locke Foundation presentation on the topic by clicking play below.
