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July 20, 2010

Republicans and the Constitution

New York Times, New York Times


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Listen carefully as the votes on Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court are taken beginning this week. Most court nominations are about judicial philosophy or social issues, but Ms. Kagan’s has become a flashpoint for a much larger debate about the fundamental role of American government.

Ms. Kagan has demonstrated an impressive legal mind and was both calm and firm under attack from Republicans during her hearings. Voting for her to take her place on the court should be an easy call.

 

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