[mountainbunny]

Ethically, she knows that there is a conflict of interest and not rule.

Simple

Not so simple at all. At some point, we have to trust their ability to be impartial, which is why who we choose to sit on the bench is so incredibly important.

I'm thinking of Clarence Thomas and his wife... she works with and derives an income from a group associated with the Tea Party.

Should Justice Thomas stand down from any case involving the Tea Party? Politics? How far do we go? And what do we do when the judge says that he can be impartial?

I can see removing a judge from a case if they've personally derived an income or worked on a specific cause, but an adult child? How far do we go?

[arrogantsob]

Your concerns are entirely justified but if history is any guide Thomas will recuse himself from any case involving the Tea Party. Unfortunately, we don't see Democrats show the same kind of prudence.

[an amused spectator]

It is preferred strategy of the Left to politicize ANY part of the government they can.

Most black-robed Lefty clowns are COMPLETELY political animals. I've been following the issue for YEARS here at Free Republic.