[AntiGuv]

Entirely expected. Did Breyer issue the Opinion of the Court??

[Labyrinthos]

Did Breyer issue the Opinion of the Court??

I'm guessing Souter. (Is he still single? Does he still live with his mommy?)

[Kevin Curry]

Entirely expected. Did Breyer issue the Opinion of the Court??

Ginsberg and Souter voted pro-anal, you know that for sure. And which Republican senator proudly takes credit for their appointments? Why, the feckless chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Orrin Hatch--who just last week threw the weight of his support behind Ted Kennedy's federal hate-crime legislation as well.

And who will preside over the Judiciary Committee's vetting of replacements for O'Connor and Rehnquist if they retire soon as the rumor has it? None other than Orrin Hatch.

The Democrats don't need the hold a senate majority to pack the SCOTUS with more Ginsbergs, Souters, and Breyers. They already control the appointment process thorough Ted Kennedy's best friend.

This is just one more bullet in the heart of federalism and state-reserved powers under the 10th Amendment.

[steveegg]

Entirely expected. Did Breyer issue the Opinion of the Court??

It was Kennedy, joined by Breyer, Souter, Stevens and Ginsburg. O'Connor issued a separate concurring opinion.