We want to be fair and perform due diligence on nominees. We are trying to figure out not just how he might rule on an issue but what his approach is. There are so many split decisions on the Supreme Court because they take difficult cases. You want someone who doesn't rule by gut reaction but will decide based on a commitment to core constitutional principles. |
What we've learned was: You're more likely to win at the Supreme Court if you've done your homework, if you have victories in state courts. He (Gilbert) thinks he knows better and that we have somehow sold out, and I find that quite offensive. |
When you're in the middle of war, even if it's not a terribly popular one, courts are hesitant to tie the hands of the military. |