Hyperbolic attack ads from advocacy groups have diminished the popular esteem of the U.S. Supreme Court in the past, so as the campaign to replace David Souter heats up, a little restraint is in order. Full Story »
Posted by J Sinclaire
Politicized confirmation processes can indeed damage the institution of the U.S. Supreme Court itself. That is, our study shows that the legitimacy of the Supreme Court was ... More »
I really think this story gets right into the fact that politics has an impact on the perception of the High Court. Now more than ever, we need to exercise retraint now that there's a new nominee. If the Supreme Court is seen as nothing more than a political tool, how are to trust it? That's the point this author makes, and it's a good one.
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