The first Monday in October -- today -- is opening day for the Supreme Court's year and the date most associated with Court. When it comes to the future of the Court, though, the day that matters far more is the first Tuesday in November, Election Day.
In the Senate debates over President Bush's nominees to the Court, John G. Roberts, Jr., and Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Republicans were fond of reminding Democrats, "Elections have consequences." They sure do --...
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