Senators take batting practice with baseball analogy

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. gave a performance at his confirmation hearing that is considered the modern standard for a nominee to the Supreme Court. Among his lasting imprints: the analogy of the courts to baseball. Roberts didn't invent the analogy, but he did popularize it, telling senators in 2005 that a judge should be like an umpire and simply call balls and strikes. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Joey Baker - Jul 14, 2009 - 9:15 AM PDT
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Edited by: Joey Baker - Jul 14, 2009 - 9:15 AM PDT

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