“...compromise...However, the only reason that this case has a pretty good shot at POTUS defining the 2nd A as an individual right is because we have Roberts and Alito on the bench.”
Actually, it was the unwillingness of the conservative base to compromise that gave us those fine gentlemen.
How do you think Miers would have voted?
“Actually, it was the unwillingness of the conservative base to compromise that gave us those fine gentlemen.
How do you think Miers would have voted?”
You bring up a great point. However, a liberal like Gore or Kerry would not have been beholden to the conservative base. They would have been beholden to the liberal base which would have made them nominate as liberal a judge as possible. We have sway over Bush. We have no sway over a Kerry or Gore.
BTW, in answer to your question, Harriet would have consulted with George Bush first to see how he wanted her to vote... : )