August 8 - Issues that pertain to the legislative
and executive surround the presidential campaigns. But many point to the judiciary
to determine their vote, especially the Supreme Court. It is possible that
the next President could appoint two Supreme Court Justices in his first term,
to replace two liberal justices, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and John Paul Stevens.
Joining us to talk about how the Supreme Court could impact women is Kathy
Spillar, Executive Editor of Ms Magazine.
"There is no question, this is the most significant election that will impact
the Supreme Court really for the rest of our lifetimes. And why do I say
that, the court has 9 justices, right now thew balance of the court is four
conservatives lead by the Chief Justice John Roberts, and four liberals,
and then we have one justice in the middle, Justice Kennedy, who sometimes
votes with the conservative block, and sometimes votes with the liberal block.."
Interview: Doug Kendall, of the Constitutional Accountability Center
Now we'll take a closer look at what type of Justices the candidates
could appoint should they be given a chance. We speak with Doug Kendall, Founder
and President of the Constitutional
Accountability Center.
You will find audio, video, blogs, and hard-hitting analysis from progressive journalists. Each day, unravel the double speak of candidates and media pundits, with news and alternative perspectives about the critical issues.
this site is a partnership of Pacifica Radio and Free Speech Radio News
This website, and its content are the rights and efforts of Pacifica Radio and Free Speech Radio News. This effort is a special project for the 2008 US elections, both the national election and local elections; focusing on the issues that matter most to voters: the Iraq War; Foreign Policy; Health Care; the Environment; Labor; Education, and more.