About John Roberts....

He may be competent and personable. But he's only 50 years old. That means he could be on the supreme court 35 years. I don't want anyone with "extreme" views, conservative OR liberal, on the court 35 years. I want a moderate--I feel a moderate has less axes to grind, and will be more likely to really look hard at the constitution and precedent when deciding cases.

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Postscript: The man seems to be well-educated, and well thought of by many judges, including moderates. I still don't think he's moderate enough--but I could live with him. Because I suspect he may be the most moderate candidate Bush can appoint without the Dobson crew screaming from the rafters. Bush can't afford to lose this--so he tried to please true conservatives, and moderate Republicans. And do what he could for Democrats--Roberts apparently has been fair on disability issues and affirmative rights.

Besides--Ann Coulter doesn't like him. That's good!