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Marzupialis

(398 posts)
Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:39 AM Jun 2012

Anthony Kennedy is no moderate

Anthony Kennedy again shows that his credentials in the MSM as a "moderate" or "swing voter" in the SCOTUS are overblown. He voted against the mandate. He rarely sides with the liberals. He's a right-wing libertarian.

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Anthony Kennedy is no moderate (Original Post) Marzupialis Jun 2012 OP
After today, his ideology has been cemented. sadbear Jun 2012 #1
His language was strident BeyondGeography Jun 2012 #2
and we had all our hopes on him, WHY? CTyankee Jun 2012 #3
Kennedy is a terrible justice jsmirman Jun 2012 #4

sadbear

(4,340 posts)
1. After today, his ideology has been cemented.
Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:40 AM
Jun 2012

Regardless of Roberts' vote, the court has 5 rabid conservatives and 4 liberals of varying degree.

jsmirman

(4,507 posts)
4. Kennedy is a terrible justice
Thu Jun 28, 2012, 11:01 AM
Jun 2012

his opinions are embarrassing, more often than not.

He's an empty robe.

I have no respect for that guy.

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