01/10/06
Evaluating Alito Article
One of many articles discussing Samual A Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Mr Alito should expect a tougher ride than John Roberts, who sailed through the Senate on a 78-22 vote last September. His far lengthier career as a judge offers far more meat for critics to chew on. But this is a good thing. Candidates with records are preferable to “stealth candidates” precisely because of the greater opportunity for scrutiny this affords.
