Justice, Politics, and the 'Nuclear Option'
Controversial judicial nominations are nothing new, but this time, the political stakes have never been higher. The discussion about the implications of a possible showdown over judicial confirmations includes essential questions of justice and politics.
Guests: Keith Perine, judicial affairs reporter for Congressional Quarterly
Charles Tiefer, professor of legislation at University of Baltimore Law School
Alex Kozinski, United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Pasadena division; appointed in 1985 by President Reagan
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