Alito casts first vote as high court justice, in a death penalty case. Amazingly, he sides with the inmate, breaking from the other Republican judges.
Not exactly what you expected read, was it?
In the wake of Alito's confirmation, at least five states (Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, South Dakota, and Tennessee) are gearing up to outlaw abortions.
Commentary on the rationale behind a filibuster on Alito. (In short, because it's the right thing to do.) Additonal commentary on whether, win or lose, this is a turning point for the Democrats.
John Kerry straps on a set of balls and attempts to lead a filibuster against Alito's confirmation.
Howard Dean calls for the Senate to reject the confirmation Alito.
Even the New York Times is opposing Alito for supporting dictatorial power for Dubya.
Is Alito really that bad? Yes. Yes he is.
Despite Republican assurances to the contrary, Bill Frist comes out with his true feelings about how Democrats should view Alito, calling him the "worst nightmare of liberal Democrats."
Indeed, Alito is.
A filibuster to block Alito's confirmation is becoming more of a possibility.
Detailed analysis on Alito's chances of confirmation and possible steps the Democrats can take to delay or block it. Good information, and from a conservative site no less.
Overview of all the issues that point to Alito being a bad choice for the Supreme Court.
Excellent wrap-up commentary on the sad spectacle of the Alito confirmation process.
Even the New York Times thinks Dubya and Alito are clearly bat-shit insane regarding the imperial Presidency.
Editorial questioning why Alito should be confirmed when we really know very little about him, other than past damning documents that he implores us to ignore.
Some back-to-back quotes showing Feinstein wimping out on a filibuster to stop the Alito confirmation.
Contains the complete transcript of Alito's personal statement from his 1985 application for employment with the Department of Justice.
He's a bad, bad man.
Some choice Alito quotes showing his crazed personal views of the Constitution.
Alito is making it clear that he'll overturn Roe v. Wade, given the chance. Thos who vote to confirm him can't also call themselves pro-choice.
Here's some commentary on that point.
Choice quotes from Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid on Alito's performance.
Commentary explaining why the burden is on Alito to prove he's worthy rather than on Democrats to prove he isn't.
Not all Republicans are controlling moron when it comes to abortion rights. The Republican Majority for Choice (RMC) is opposing the nomination of Alito to the Supreme Court.
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