I am reasonably confident that Judge Roberts doesn't need my advice about how to deal with Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee. But what's the point of even having a blog if you can't presume to offer advice to people far smarter than yourself. There is nothing like a little hubris.

So here it is. Judge Roberts you will undoubtedly be asked all number of questions about how you would have ruled in this case how you might rule on that case. You, of course, will not answer these questions. You will not do so on principle. The problem you will face is that you will dealing with politicians who not only have no principles, the appear to loath and perhaps even fear them.

But it is not without hope. You have at your disposal the judge's favorite tool. Precedent. And not just any precedent. You have the precedent of a sitting Supreme Court Justice. When they ask you these questions, cite the precedent set by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Quote her responses verbatim.

It probably won't have any effect in terms of easing your confirmation but it would be lot of fun for the rest of us.

Posted by: Stephen Macklin at 02:39 PM | Comments (1) | Add Comment