The Radical Right is trying to car-bomb the cornerstone of the American political system, an independent judiciary. It’s time for genuine conservatives to step forward and oppose them.
In one sense this is nothing new. Cokie grew up seeing “Impeach Earl Warren” signs across the South after the Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation. Anti-court anger was further fueled by subsequent rulings against school prayer and in favor of abortion.
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