Obama 2nd Circuit Nominee Abused Power, Helped Rapist and Serial Killer

    Lost amid all the flurry regarding Arizona’s new immigration law and Obama’s efforts (with Republican assistance) to have the federal government run Wall Street has been the nomination of Federal District Judge Robert N. Chatigny to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. But you should care. A lot. Why? Circuit court judges have a great deal of power and influence. Yet, this is a man | Read More »

    The Legacy of Justice John Paul Stevens

    In a piece I wrote for The Daily Caller over the weekend, I outlined the reasons why Justice Stevens should be remembered, notwithstanding how well liked he may be as person, for his liberal activism and the damage that activism has inflicted upon America. Introduction and link below: The retirement announcement by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens brings about the usual speculation about his | Read More »

    On Sotomayor, Senate Republicans Should Follow John McCain

    In the coming days, the Senate will debate the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court, culminating in a vote later this week. It appears that a majority of Republicans will oppose her nomination, but in doing so, they must have a consistent message explaining why. Interestingly, they need look no further than John McCain. Yesterday, in announcing his intention to vote against | Read More »