nomination because they believe he is not liberal enough. And now, some republicans are questioning whether or not he is conservative enough. Apparently, he has, in the past, fought for the rights of welfare recipients and homosexuals. The fact that he seems to have never stated any personal opinions in regards to such cases seems worrisome to members of both parties (but obviously, for opposite reasons).
After Roberts was nominated, I heard a republican (can't recall who) saying rather glibly, "We only need [x amount of] democratic votes," assuming, of course, that the republican vote would be unanimously in favor. That may not yet be the case. |
