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Politics : Politics of Supreme Court Nominations

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To: Patricia Trinchero who wrote (162)8/5/2005 7:33:49 PM
From: ChinuSFO  Read Replies (1) of 292
 
I am starting to like this guy because of his mixed record. Yesterday, it was reported that he served as a consultant for a gay rights group. I think we need such folks on the Supreme Court who can see all sides of a issue. AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON I AM STARTING TO LIKE THIS GUY IS BECAUSE HE IS ALREADY GETTING THE ULTRA RIGHT PISSED OFF BECAUSE OF HIS MIXED RECORD.

In private practice, Roberts’ record is mixed
Some cases run counter to nominee’s conservative image
Updated: 1:21 a.m. ET Aug. 5, 2005

As a private lawyer, John G. Roberts Jr. represented homeless Washingtonians who had lost their government benefits because of city budget cuts. He advocated environmental protections for Lake Tahoe, Glacier Bay and the Grand Canyon. He spent 25 hours assisting a convicted murderer with a death penalty appeal. He even helped gay rights activists win a landmark Supreme Court anti-discrimination case.

contd at ...http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8831041/
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