This page contains the archived news and commentary clippings from the period from Justice O'Connor's announcement that she would retire through the Senate's confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts. For current News & Commentary, click here.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Editorial: Poor judgment
Los Angeles Times
Editorial: The Roberts Court
Washington Times
Bush may name next nominee in days
Joseph Curl, Washington Times
Bush Likely to Name 2nd Nominee Next Week
Deb Riechmann, Associated Press
Justice Ginsburg says she'd prefer another woman on court
Estes Thompson, Asscoiated Press
Bush: Roberts a model for next nominee
Stephen Thomma, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Roberts sworn in as chief
Jan Crawford Greenburg, Chicago Tribune
New Battle Looms as Roberts Is Sworn in
Brian McGuire, New York Sun
Senate Confirms Roberts as 17th Chief Justice
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg and Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times
Roberts Confirmed as 17th Chief Justice
Charles Babington and Peter Baker, Washington Post
Roberts Is Sworn In as Chief Justice
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Roberts era begins on Supreme Court
Kathy Kiely and Joan Biskupic, USA Today
Roberts confirmed to high court
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts Takes Oath as Chief Justice
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Roberts becomes nation's 17th chief justice
Charlie Savage, Boston Globe
John Roberts takes oath as chief justice
Reuters
Roberts takes oath of office to US Supreme Court
Agence France Presse
Editorial: A Chief Justice Accedes
New York Sun
New Leader, Tough Issues for Court in Transition
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times
Now it's the Roberts Court
Warren Richey, Christian Science Monitor
Big cases leave chief justice little time to settle in
Joan Buskupic, USA Today
Style: The Job of a Lifetime? You Got That Right.
Marcia Davis, Washington Post
Commentary: Sam's Hero
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Commentary: The Conservative Persuasion
Christopher Levenick, The Weekly Standard
Color: Master Roberts Polite, if a Bit Fidgety
Associated Press
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Bush Reported Near to Nominating Judge
Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times
Bush said to have narrowed his list for top court spot
Jan Crawford Greenburg, Chicago Tribune
Democrats decry bias on Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts to Be Confirmed as Chief Justice
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Officials Plan for Roberts' Swearing In
Gina Holland, Associated Press
Hispanics, conservatives push court picks
Alex Bolton, The Hill
Finding ideal candidate to replace O'Connor proves difficult
Jan Crawford Greenburg, Chicago Tribune
Commentary: Even big guys deserve a fair trial
Andres Martinez, Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
New York Times Correction: Libel Memorandum Attributed Falsely to Court Nominee
Adam Liptak, New York Times
Commentary: What we've learned (about Democrats) from the battle over Roberts
Jonah Goldberg, USA Today
Commentary: One sided 'balance'
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
'Gang of 14' backing Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Filibuster Showdown Looms In Senate
Dan Balz and Amy Goldstein, Washington Post
GOP Presses Dems on Second Court Nominee
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
High Court Selection Process Winds Down
Deb Reichmann, Associated Press
Bush Close to Concluding Talks on Next Court Choice
Bloomberg News
Engler takes manufacturing group into Supreme Court nomination fray
Ken Thomas, Associated Press
Sarbanes to oppose confirming Roberts; Senate votes tomorrow
Gwyneth Shaw, Baltimore Sun
Levin to support Roberts' nomination to Supreme Court
Ken Thomas, Associated Press
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Sources: Bush could announce next court pick Friday
Dana Bash, CNN.com
Roberts Debate Starts, but Outcome Is Clear
Carl Hulse, New York Times
Roberts seen headed to easy Senate confirmation
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts Sails Toward Confirmation
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
A prequel for the next showdown
Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle
Mikulski to oppose Roberts
Gwyneth Shaw, Baltimore Sun
Editorial: Roberts cheers and jeers
Washington Times
Leahy felt blindsided by Sen. Reid
Alex Bolton, The Hill
4 Democrats on '08 List to Vote Against Roberts
Ron Brownstein, Los Angeles Times
Commentary: For Roberts, Hubris And Heartstrings . . .
George Will, Washington Post
Steppingstone Court Scores Another One
Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Clues on How Roberts Might Rule on Libel
Adam Liptak, New York Times
Monday, September 26, 2005
Editorial: The Right Vote
Washington Post
Commentary: Invoking the Clinton Precedent
Ronald Cass, Los Angeles Times
Editorial: Confirm Roberts
New York Post
Editorial: Democrats and John Roberts
Chicago Tribune
Roberts has solid support as final debate begins
Kathy Kiely, USA Today
Roberts Confirmation Heads to Senate Floor
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
How Some Senators Plan to Vote on Roberts
Associated Press
Roberts vote splits Democrats
Donald Lambro, Washington Times
Salazar to back Roberts for court
Chris Frates, Denver Post
Commentary: Justice Breyer Proposes a New Path for the Post-Rehnquist Court
Adam Cohen, New York Times
Editorial: The Next Nominee
Washington Post
Bush Again Faces Tough High Court Choice
David G. Savage and Richard B. Schmitt, Los Angeles Times
Commentary: Chick List
Melanie Kirkpatrick, Wall Street Journal
Commentary: Getting Ready for the Next Time
Byron York, National Review
Editorial: Thoughts on Associate Justices
Washington Times
Friday, September 23, 2005
Panel Approves Roberts, 13-5, as 3 of 8 Democrats Back Him
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg, New York Times
Senate Panel Endorses Roberts
Charles Babington and Amy Goldstein, Washington Post
Roberts Wins Senate Panel's Backing
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Committee sends Roberts nomination to full Senate
Kathy Kiely and Joan Biskupic, USA Today
Judiciary Committee approves Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Senate panel backs Roberts
Thomas Ferraro, Reuters
Roberts vote presents dilemma for Senate Democrats
Gail Chaddock, Christian Science Monitor
Panel OKs Roberts, looks ahead to the next nominee
Jan Crawford Greenburg and Jill Zuckman, Chicago Tribune
Chief justice nominee advances
Maeve Reston, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Vote for Roberts comes with warning for Bush
Dave Jackson, Dallas Morning News
Roberts cruises toward confirmation; senators debate next nominee
Ron Hutcheson, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Roberts wins bipartisan backing
Liz Halloran, US News & World Report
Dissenting Opinions
Marcia Davis, Washington Post
Roberts' presentation fails senator's abortion test
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Conrad will vote to confirm Roberts
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Commentary: Supreme Choice
Ed Meese, Washington Times
Spotlight Turns to Next Court Nominee
Deb Reichmann, Associated Press
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Judiciary Panel to Vote on Roberts Today
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Leaders ask Specter to release memos
Alex Bolton, The Hill
Editorial: Despite lingering questions, Roberts merits confirmation
USA Today
Editorial Response: Roberts a dangerous bet
Ralph Neas, USA Today
Editorial: Confirm Roberts
Seattle Times
Roberts picks up Democratic support in Senate
Kathy Kiely, USA Today
Committee's Top Democrat Will Vote Yes on Roberts
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg, New York Times
Chief Justice Vote Splits Top Democrats
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Leahy backs Roberts nomination
Charles Hurt and Joseph Curl, Washington Times
Key Senator Backs Roberts -- Focus Turns to Next Pick
Carolyn Lockhead, San Francisco Chronicle
Among Democratic Activists, Little Indecision on Roberts
Robin Toner, New York Times
Commentary: Democrats will help Bush get out of the cellar
Byron York, The Hill
Democrats revive filibuster threat
Tom Curry, MSNBC
Editorial: A legacy moment for Bush
Washington Times
Focus for Supreme Court Pick Is Said to Be on Diversity
Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times
Next Nominee to Court Could Face More Heat
Jim VandeHei and Charles Babington, Washington Post
Bush hears warnings about next court nominee
Steve Holland and Thomas Ferraro, Reuters
Ginsburg: 'Any Woman Will Not Do' for Job
Nahal Toosi, Associated Press
Burning Issues Await High Court in New Term
Marcia Coyle, National Law Journal
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Senators Pitch Ideas to Bush on Nominee
Deb Riechmann, Associated Press
Editorial: Words that will Haunt
Washington Post
Editorial: Confirm Roberts
Newsday
Editorial: Confirm Roberts as chief justice
Cincinnati Enquirer
Baucus says he is inclined to vote for Roberts
Associated Press via Billings Gazette
Top Democrat Says He'll Vote No on Roberts
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg and David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Reid Will Oppose Roberts for Chief Justice
Charles Babington, Washington Post
Leading Democrat to Vote No on Roberts
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Sen. Reid Says He'll Vote Against Roberts
Dave Espo, Associated Press
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Reid Opposes Roberts
Bloomberg News
Roberts will 'get plenty of votes'
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Reid 'no' vote on Roberts could be Dem green light
Elana Schor, The Hill
Commentary: Roberts battle highlights vast gulf between parties
Robert Bork and David Rivkin Jr., USA Today
After Chafee backs Roberts, foes await NARAL's response
Jackie Kucinich, The Hill
Commentary: The Sound and the Fury
Ed Morrisey, The Weekly Standard
Next high court pick anyone's guess
Joseph Curl, Washington Times
Commentary: Winning Through Intimidation
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Commentary: Who's Next?
Emily Bazelon, Slate
(A post at Confirm Them exposes the poor quality of Slate's reporting.)
Commentary: From Hegel to Wilson to Breyer
Paul Mirengoff and Scott Johnson, The Weekly Standard
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Editorial: Confirm Roberts
Los Angeles Times
Specter will back Roberts for court
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Specter set to send Roberts to full Senate
Stephen Henderson, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Specter backs U.S. Chief justice nominee Roberts
Reuters
For '08 Dems, a tough choice lies just ahead
Jonathan Allen, The Hill
DeWine prepared to support Roberts
Malia Rulon, Cincinnati
Enquirer
Right rift over Roberts
Alex Bolton, The Hill
White House Said to Shift List for 2nd Court Seat
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg and David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Who Will Bush Tap As Next Court Nominee?
Deb Reichmann, Associated Press
Editorial: Diversity changes the way justices see the world
USA Today
Editorial Response: Choice should be blind ...
Thomas Heiden, USA Today
O'Connor Prepares for Final Days on Court
Gina Holland, Associated Press
Monday, September 19, 2005
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Editorial: Confirm John Roberts
Washington Post
Editorial: Confirm Roberts
Orlando Sentinel
Commentary: Roberts's Sterling Showing
David Broder, Washington Post
Commentary: Chuck Schumer's Defeat
Robert Novak, Chicago Sun-Times
Must Future Court Nominees Match Qualifications of Roberts?
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg and David Krikpatrick, New York Times
Collins to back Supreme Court nominee
Francis X. Quinn, Associated Press
As Chief, Roberts Would Be Tested
Charles Lane, Washington Post
The Supreme Court's Biggest Question
Todd Purdum, New York Times
No Clarence Thomas: Roberts Hearings Fail to Stir D.C. Passions
Bloomberg News
Roberts vote holds risks for Democrats
Nina J. Easton and Rick Klein, Boston Globe
Guessing Games in Wake of Roberts Hearings
Tony Mauro, Legal Times
Commentary: ...in review
Mark Steyn, Washington Times
Commentary: Senatorial Follies
Donald Lambro, Washington Times
Roberts Drops Hints in 'Precedent' Remarks
Adam Liptak, New York Times
Who's Next?
Margaret Talev, Sacremento Bee
Specter Seeks Another Roberts-Like Nominee
Hope Yen, Associated Press
A Supreme Bank Shot
Debra Rosenberg, Newsweek
Commentary: Pro-choice, out of touch
Joan Vennochi, Boston Globe
Commentary: Catholics and the Court
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Friday, September 16, 2005
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'I'm Not an Ideologue,' Roberts Tells Senate Panel
Amy Goldstein and Jo Becker, Washington Post
Roberts Gains Respect, if Not Converts
David G. Savage and Richard B. Schmitt, Los Angeles Times
Senators save breath for next court debate
Kathy Kiely, USA Today
Liberals and Conservatives Remain Worlds Apart on Roberts's Suitability
Robin Toner and David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Frustrated by Roberts, and Unsure How to Vote
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg, New York Times
Democrats Consider a Voting Strategy
Maura Reynolds and Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times
Democrats agonize over Roberts vote
Jill Zuckman, Chicago Tribune
With Roberts hearings complete, Democrats wrestle with their votes
James Kuhnhenn, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Democrats on receiving end in flap over Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts' Senate testimony comes to a close
Joan Biskupic, USA Today
Roberts Sidesteps Meaty Issues for Now
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Commentary: Roe v. Roberts
Charles Krauthammer, Washington Post
Democrats hit Roberts' ambiguity
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Analysis: Final Day of Confirmation Hearings: Yawn
Dana Milbank, Washington Post
Analysis: Chief Justice Nominee Speaks Volumes, While Saying Little
Adam Liptak, New York Times
Editorial: Inviting a hurricane
Washington Times
Commentary: Whose Constitution is it?
Thomas Sowell, Washington Times
Commentary: Twisting the Benchmarks
David Limbaugh, Washington Times
Commentary: Oh, God, Sen. Feinstein's At It Again
Jonah Goldberg, Townhall
Friday, September 9, 2005
MoveOn.org says it won't use evacuees in Roberts ad
Mark Memmott, USA Today
Senate Democrats Are Shifting Focus From Roberts to Other Seat
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Dems Want Input on O'Connor Replacement
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Title IX questions expected
Erik Brady, USA TODAY
Ahead of Roberts Hearing, Republicans Strategize
Brian McGuire, New York Sun
Commentary: What a Hispanic justice would mean
Raul Reyes, USA Today
Commentary: Unfinished counterrevolution
Terrence Jeffrey, Washington Times
VU professor to testify at Supreme Court hearing
Michael Cass, The Tennessean
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Group's TV ad uses storm's aftermath to target Roberts
Mark Memmott, USA Today
Work on Rights Might Illuminate Roberts's Views
Jo Becker, Washington Post
Democrats Again Request Roberts Papers
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Senate Democrats Pushing for Roberts's Legal Memos
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg and Richard Stevenson, New York Times
Democrats Face Dilemma as Bush Weighs Second High Court Choice
Bloomberg News
The Judiciary Committee's Star Turn
T.R. Goldman, Legal Times
Analysis: Next Nominee for High Court Could Be Tough Test for Bush
Ron Browstein, Los Angeles Times
Bush Choice on Nominee 2 Not Expected Soon
Deb Riechmann, Associated Press
Commentary: Procedure, precedent and giving the devil his due
Laura Hirschfeld Hollis, Townhall.com
Salazar will urge Roberts to foster unity on court
Jim Hughes, Denver Post
Martinez hopes Bush chooses Hispanic for high court
Larry Lipman, Palm Beach Post
Commentary: A Bigger Test Than Roberts
David Broder, Washington Post
Business frugal in Roberts support
Elana Schor, The Hill
Commentary: The Contenders
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Senate sets date for Roberts confirmation hearings
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Bush Pledges Wide Search for Court Seat
Peter Baker and Jo Becker, Washington Post
Gonzales Is Mentioned in Supreme Court Remarks
Richard Stevenson and Sheryl Gay Stohlberg, New York Times
Bush: List for Second Vacancy 'Wide Open'
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Bush Urges Senators to Focus on Roberts, Not Next Nominee
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Bush hints at Gonzales for court opening
Bill Sammon, Washington Times
Bush Likely to Choose a Woman or Minority for Court
Bloomberg News
Commentary: Bush secretly decided weeks ago on simplest solution
Robert Novak, Chicago Sun Times
Specter Asks; Roberts Answers, for the Most Part
Charles Babington, Washington Post
Senate expands focus of questions for Roberts as chief justice
James Kuhnhenn, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Roberts To Face 'Piercing Questions'
Brian McGuire, New York Sun
Nominee's stance less clear on key issues
Joan Biskupic, USA Today
Commentary: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory?
Bill Kristol, Weekly Standard
The right wants a woman
Alex Bolton, The Hill
Will Roberts Choose Candor or Silence Before Senate?
Tony Mauro, Legal Times
Roberts, Rehnquist compel comparisons
Joan Biskupic, USA Today
Former Rehnquist Clerks Recall His Wit, Warmth
David Savage, Los Angeles Times
Editorial: Judging Roberts
The Hill
Commentary: Supreme Opportunity
Cal Thomas, Washington Times
Commentary: Look for judicial restraint in Supreme Court nominee
Senator Charles Grassley, Des Moines Register
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
William H. Rehnquist, Architect of Conservative Court, Dies at 80
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times
Bush Nominates Roberts as Chief Justice
Charles Lane, Washington Post
President Names Roberts as Choice for Chief Justice
Richard Stevenson, New York Times
Roberts gets nod as chief
Jan Crawford Greenburg, Chicago Tribune
Roberts Tapped for Chief Justice
David Savage and Henry Weinstein, Los Angeles Times
Roberts picked for chief justice
Bill Sammon, Washington Times
Editorial: The Roberts nomination
Chicago Tribune
Senate delays hearings for Roberts nomination
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts's Personal Skills and Political Savvy Seen as Assets
Charles Lane, Washington Post
A Court Choice Well Schooled in Chief Justice Job's Pitfalls
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times
Commentary: A model of judicial restraint, not activism
Ed Whelan, Los Angeles Times
Philosophy likely to evoke Rehnquist
Jan Crawford Greenburg, Chicago Tribune
Roberts' star rose as a lawyer under Reagan, Bush
Guy Taylor, Washington Times
Roberts Was Influenced by Critics of the Warren Court
Charles Lane, Washington Post
Editorial: A Nominee for Chief
Washington Post
O'Connor's Staying on Court May Carry Little Weight
David Savage, Los Angeles Times
Chief justice favored Roberts
Guy Taylor, Washington Times
Editorial: The Rehnquist Era
Washington Post
News Was Surprising to Colleagues on Court
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times
Commentary: Gentleman of the Court
Prof. Laurence Tribe, New York Times
Analysis: Court Moves May Give Bush Political High Ground
Ronald Brownstein, Los Angeles Times
Hill calls on heavyweight advisers in Supreme Court battle
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Thursday, September 1, 2005
Bipartisan intro set for Roberts hearings
Kathy Kiely and Judy Keen, USA Today
Lengthy Practices Prepare Court Nominee for His Senate Hearings
Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times
Commentary: When the critics grow desperate
Paul Greenberg, Washington Times
Would Roberts practice the restraint he preaches?
Warren Richey, Christian Science Monitor
Judge, what about ...?
Tony Mauro, USA Today
Roberts Poked at Congress As Reagan Lawyer
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
The Cordial Nominee Once Had Choice Words for Lawmakers
Jo Becker and Brian Faler, Washington Post
Roberts criticized award to lawmaker in '83
Stephen Dinan, Washington Times
Commentary: A revealing hearing? It could happen
Paul Sracic, USA Today
Roberts and O'Connor Share Similar Style
Gina Holland, Associated Press
Civil rights leaders oppose U.S. court nominee
Reuters
Commentary: The role of judges cuts both ways
George Will, Townhall.com
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Roberts Preps for Senate Hearing
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Commentary: Empty Files
Roger Clegg, National Review
Reagan Library Finds Thousands of Additional Roberts Documents
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
More Roberts papers discovered
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Documents by Roberts discovered
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Dems Say Some Roberts Papers a Problem
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Alliance Assails Roberts on Rights
Thomas Edsall, Washington Post
Both sides step up battle over US court nominee
Thomas Ferraro, Reuters
Commentary: Road to Redemption
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Questions for Roberts Submitted on Web
Devlin Barrett, Associated Press
Blacks see Roberts racially 'secluded'
Brian DeBose, Washington Times
Roberts tied to Bush-Quayle campaign
Michael McGough, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Commentary: Roberts: The Before and The After
Jonathan Turley, USA Today
Editorial: The Roberts stakes
Boston Globe
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Commentary: Recent hearings haven't done us proud
Kathleen Parker, USA Today
Roberts supporters prepare for confirmation hearings
Jim Baron, Pawtucket Times
Commentary: Claim of omnipotence
Bruce Fein, Washington Times
Commentary: Senator Wile E. Coyote
Hadley Arkes, National Review
Dems to Question Roberts on Torture Memo
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Roberts Leaves Meeting With Homework
Sheryl Gay Stohlberg, New York Times
Roberts to Be Quizzed on Torture
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Editorial: If PFAW Had Its Way
Human Events
Roberts Memo Urged Laws Prohibiting Busing, Quotas
R. Jeffrey Smith and Charles Babington, Washington Post
Documents offer insight into Roberts' work in '80s
Joan Biskupic and Toni Locy, USA Today
Roberts' rights views shown
Tom Brune, Newsday
Roberts Tried to Rein in Employment Agency, Memo Says
Bloomberg News
Nominee Opposed Police Role for Agencies
Todd Purdum, New York Times
Roberts Has Gotten Uneven Senate Treatment
Dave Espo, Associated Press
Commentary: The Proper Role of Judges
Rebecca Hagelin, Townhall.com
Saturday, August 27 - Monday, August 29, 2005
This weekend, the Associated Press moved a suite of pieces to preview the Roberts hearings:
Commentary: Roberts' resume
Terry Eastland, Dallas Morning News
(Terry serves on the Board of Directors of the Center for Individual Freedom Foundation)
5 Things You Need to Know About Roberts
Nancy Gibbs, Time
Commentary: Primum Non Nocere
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Roberts Is Defined by His Calm
David Von Drehle, Washington Post
In Re Grammar, Roberts's Stance Is Crystal Clear
Anne Kornblut, New York Times
Justices can skip a case but prefer not to
Jim Drinkard, USA Today
Meet John Roberts, in his words
Bill Adair, St. Petersburg Times
NARAL airs new TV ad blasting Roberts
Rick Klein, Boston Globe
Second Roberts Ad by Abortion Rights Group Focuses on Privacy Stance
Charles Babbington, Washington Post
Abortion Rights Group Revamps Anti-Roberts Ad
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
NARAL launches 2nd anti-Roberts ad
Chicago Tribune
Commentary: Is John Roberts Too Much of a Judicial Activist?
Adam Cohen, New York Times
(Answer: No, he's not.)
Friday, August 26, 2005
Gay Rights Groups Urge Defeat of Nominee
Jim VandeHei, Washington Post
Gay Advocacy Groups Oppose Roberts' Nomination to High Court
, Los Angeles Times
Roberts Faces Abortion Test
T.R. Goldman, Legal Times
Lone Woman on Committee Feels Pull of Further Duty in Roberts Hearings
Dean Murphy, New York Times
Commentary: And the Band Played On
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Legal Terms at Roberts Hearing May Confound
Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Wednesday, August 24 - Thursday, August 25, 2005
Commentary: Today's man Flug
Robert Novak, Creators Syndicate
Group Defends Roberts's Rights Record
Jim VandeHei, Washington Post
Leading groups endorse, oppose Roberts
James Kuhnhenn, Knight Rodder News Service
Groups Lining Up for or Against Roberts
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Commentary: People Who State the Obvious
Sean Higgins, National Review Online
Liberals expand scope of attacks on Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
To confirm or not to confirm?
Jan Crawford Greenburg and Frank James, Chicago Tribune
Democrats Seeking Release of Withheld Roberts Documents
Jim VandeHei, Washington Post
Nominee's Role in Tribunal Case Draws Democrats' Interest
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Liberals bracing for Roberts hearing
Rick Klein, Boston Globe
Commentary: The Original Borking
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
On High Court Vote, Centrist Democrats Caught in Middle
, Los Angeles Times
First liberal group states stance against Roberts
Michael McGough, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.S. interest groups line up on Roberts nomination
Reuters
Commentary: There's No Downside for the Dems in Skewering Roberts
James Lileks, Newhouse News Service
Commentary: Treating Preferential Treatment
Peter Kirsanow, National Review Online
Editorial: Ready, aim, pop
Washington Times
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Editorial: Raising the Bar
Washginton Times
Liberal Democrats want the party to take a stand
Bennett Roth, Houston Chronicle
Roberts's papers: Congress tops High Court
Warren Richey, Christian Science Monitor
Commentary: Lost in Translation
Paul Mirengoff, The Weekly Standard
Commentary: Devolution of Advice and Consent
Bayard Friedman, Tech Central Station
Web boosts glare on Roberts
Stephen Dinan, Washington Times
Commentary: What fundamental rights?
David Limbaugh, Townhall.com
Commentary: Extreme?
Peter Kirsnanow, National Review
Feinstein to Question Roberts on Abortion
Beth Fouhy, Associated Press
DNC Files FOIA Request for Roberts Documents
FoxNews.com
Saturday, August 20 - Monday, August 22, 2005
Democrats Split on Tactics for Confirmation Hearings
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Commentary: Roberts’s Restraint
Peter Kirsanow, National Review
Commentary: Whirling Durbin
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Opinion: The law, the court and Roberts
Cal Thomas and Bob Beckelis, USA Today
Supreme Court nominee Roberts crams for his biggest test ever
Ann McFeatters, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Roberts: Ready for His Close-Up
Tamara Lipper and Daniel Klaidman, Newsweek
Fight over Roberts memos doesn't end with deadline
Kathy Kiely, USA Today
Pressure mounts for Roberts papers
Rick Klein, Boston Globe
US rights groups seek release of more Roberts memos
Reuters
If the Senators Laugh, It Was a Joke
Dana Milbank and Peter Baker, Washington Post
Democrats to target Roberts' views on race, gender equality
James Kuhnhenn, Knight Ridder News Service
Roberts' Harvard Roots: A Movement was Stirring
Janny Scott, New York Times
Memos reveal Roberts' belief in leaving social change to lawmakers
Jan Greenburg, Chicago Tribune via Knight Ridder
Roberts' Writings Reveal Strong Views
David Espo, Associated Press
Sifting Old, New Writings For Roberts's Philosophy
R. Jeffrey Smith and Jo Becker, Washington Post
Issues of faith envelop Supreme Court nominee Roberts
Bill Tammeus, Kansas City Star
Media are big players in fight over Roberts nomination
Richard Benedetto, USA Today
Friday, August 19, 2005
Commentary: Why Roberts's Views Matter
Senator Edward Kennedy, Washington Post
(Read CFIF's rebuttal of Senator Kennedy's argument here.)
Commentary: Another truly bad idea
Michael Barone, US News & World Report
Documents Show Roberts' Conservative Side
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Democrats struggle to find chinks in Roberts's armor
Linda Feldmann, The Christian Science Monitor
Reagan Files Paint Court Nominee as a Watchdog
David G. Savage, Richard Simon and Henry Weinstein, Los Angeles Times
Nominee's Early Files Show Many Cautions for Top Officials, Including Reagan
Todd Purdum and John Broder, New York Times
Papers sketch Roberts portrait
Stephen Henderson, William Douglas and Shann McCaffrey, Knight Ridder News
Women's rights emerges as issue for Supreme Court nominee
Naftali Bendavid and Jan Crawford Greenburg, Chicago Tribune
Roberts Resisted Women's Rights
Amy Goldstein, R. Jeffrey Smith and Jo Becker, Washington Post
Roberts data hit gender equality issue
Michael McGough, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Roberts, as Reagan aide, backed national ID card
Charlie Savage and Rick Klein, Boston Globe
Conservative Memos
Tom Brune, Newsday
It's quite a fight, and some of it's about nominee
Mark Memmott, USA Today
Boxer and Feinstein: Two pro-choice Senators, two views of Roberts
Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle
Commentary: Justice, No Peace
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Newshounds on the Paper Chase
Dana Milbank, Washington Post
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Leading liberal groups likely to fight Roberts
Rick Klein and Charlie Savage, Boston Globe
Roberts Critics to Review Documents
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
American Bar Association Gives Roberts Top Ranking
Amy Goldstein, Washington Post
U.S. lawyers group gives Roberts highest rating
Reuters
Ginsburg Nomination Cited as Example
Los Angeles Times
Commentary: Durbin, Again
Editorial: Durbin got it wrong on Roberts
Washington Times
News Analysis: Roberts Battle Adds to Democrats' Divide
Dan Balz, Washington Post
Clinton, Eying Future Campaigns, Weighs Effect of Roberts Vote
Bloomberg News
Roberts' Indiana Upbringing Is Studied
Tom Coyne and Ashley Heher, Associated Press
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Democrats Feel Heat From Left On Roberts
Charles Babington and Dan Balz, Washington Post
Senate Democrats Increase Resistance to Roberts
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Leahy Lambastes Roberts' 'Radical' Stands
David Espo, Associated Press
Commentary: Marginal Cost
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Nominee's Letters From 80's Show a Lighter Side of Work
Scott Shane, New York Times
Judge Heard Terrorism Case As He Interviewed for Seat
Jim VandeHei, Washington Post
The limelight shines yet brighter on Sen. Schumer Geoff Earle, The Hill
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Roberts Unlikely To Face Big Fight
Mike Allen and Dana Milbank, Washington Post
Commentary: Strictly Judicious
Peter Kirsanow, National Review Online
Roberts started on path to success at young age
Guy Taylor, Washington Times
How Roberts Set A Collision Course With Maine's Snowe
Josh Gerstein, New York Sun
Nominee supported prayer in schools, documents show
Stephen Dinan, Washington Times
Roberts's Files From 80's Recall Big Debates of Era
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times
Files From Roberts' Reagan Years Are Released
, Los Angeles Times
Memo Cited 'Abortion Tragedy'
Amy Golstein and Jo Becker, Washington Post
Saturday, August 12 - Monday, August 15, 2005
Commentary: Is there any Bush nominee the liberals wouldn't oppose?
Congressman J.C. Watts, Las Vegas Review Journal
Critics Decry Roberts' Environment Record
John Heilprin, Associated Press
Senate legal staffers burning midnight oil
Jill Zuckman, Chicago Tribune
Commentary: Winning Isn't Everything
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Roberts v. Media Horde
Marcia Davis, Washington Post (Style)
Commentary: Charge that backfired
Jacob Sullum, Washington Times
Roberts Lauded as Counter to Leftists
Josh Gerstein, New York Sun
Durbin offered proof of column
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Filibuster compromise pins a target on dealmakers
Kathy Kiely, USA Today
In media battle over Roberts, GOP on top
Glow of Ad Shows Democrats' Dilemma
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times
The Briefcase Carries Briefs, Not Necessarily Ideologies
Anne Kornblut, New York Times
Democrats Are Firm In Seeking Roberts's 1989-1993 Memos
Jo Becker, Washington Post
Friday, August 12, 2005
Commentary: Conservative judicial activism? Don't believe it!
David Limbaugh, Townhall
Commentary: Let the Sun Shine In
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
For Conservative Christians, Game Plan on the Nominee
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Roberts faulted court in '82 education case
James G. Lakely, Washington Times
Editorial: Abortion Smear
Washington Post
NARAL to pull Roberts TV ad
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Commentary: Stop the Roberts Bombing
E.J. Dionne, Washington Post
Abortion Rights Group Withdraws Anti-Roberts Ad
Dan Balz, Washington Post
Abortion Rights Group Plans to Pull Ad on Roberts
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times
Abortion Rights Group Withdraws Roberts Ad
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Commentary: Bogus Balance Banter
Keith Whittington, National Review
Commentary: The Supreme game
Robert Novak, Creators Syndicate via Townhall
Roberts Endorsed for U.S. Supreme Court by Manufacturers Group
Bloomberg News
Boxer demands Roberts support abortion, privacy
David Karvets, Associated Press
Bush Order Lets Him Control Roberts' Memos
, Los Angeles Times
TV Ad Attacking Court Nominee Provokes Furor
Linda Greenhouse, New York Times
Breyer Worried About Criticism
Gina Holland, Associated Press
Chairman Backs White House on Keeping Roberts's Memos
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Left group refine plans on Roberts
Alex Bolton, The Hill
Judge Roberts' View From the Bench
, Los Angeles Times
NARAL Falsely Accuses Supreme Court Nominee Roberts
FactCheck.org
Commentary: Follow the Money
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Nominee Is Pressed on End-of-Life Care
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times
Pro-choice group: Defeat Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts Papers Being Delayed
Jo Becker, Washington Post
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Commentary: John Roberts, In The Tradition of John Adams
Michael J. Gaynor, The Conservative Voice
Editorial: The Roberts Witch-Hunt
Washington Times
Senator Complains to Nominee About Court
Jesse Holland, Associated Press
Sen. Specter asks Roberts about judicial activism
Susan Cornwell, Reuters
Pro-choice Group Hits Roberts in Ad
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Panel Chairman to Press Roberts on Cases
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times
Editorial: A Justice from the Real World
Investors Business Daily
Roberts deferential to other branches
Stephen Dinan and James G. Lakely, Washington Times
Sinking to a New Low
Washington Prowler, American Spectator
Saturday, August 6 - Monday, August 8, 2005
Paper written by Kyl-chaired panel: Nominees have right to keep mum
Arizona Republic
Commentary: Judging While Catholic -- II
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Commentary: Let’s Go to the Videotape:
Roberts on rights
Peter Kirsanow, National Review
Both sides withholding fire on Roberts
Charles Hurt and Stephen Dinan, Washington Times
Commentary: Judicial ethics make a litmus test moot
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Philadelphia Inquirer
Conservatives Remain Steady in Support of Roberts
Mike Allen, Washington Post
Big-Name Conservatives Tout Roberts to ABA
Gina Holland, Associated Press
Hutchison: Roberts Line Crossed
Todd Gillman, Dallas Morning News
A Clash Over Roberts Papers
Mike Allen, Washington Post
Roberts vote seen as critical in racial issues
Charlie Savage, Boston Globe
Roberts Helped Pitch Reagan Initiatives
Charles Lane, Washington Post
The Supremacy of Five
Reid Cox, Fox News.com
The Supreme Court Succession Campaign Turns Shockingly Sedate
Marcia Davis, Washington Post (Style Section)
Friday, August 5, 2005
Commentary: The John Roberts I remember
Douglas Newcombe, Townhall
Commentary: Judging While Catholic
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
With Starr, Roberts Pushed Reagan Agenda
David Savage, Los Angeles Times
Editorial: Judge Roberts's Memos
Washington Post
GOP to make push for Roberts
Bill Sammon, Washington Times
Thursday, August 4, 2005
Commentary: Chickens Haven't Hatched Yet
Joel Mowbray, Townhall.com
Senate Democrats Question Roberts' Pledge
Hope Yen, Associated Press
Abortion backers fear 'hostile' Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
They're Fishing on the Hill, but It's No Vacation
(Profile of Democratic document reviewers.)
Hanna Rosin, Washington Post
Commentary: The Ginsburg rule
Edwin Messe & Todd Graziano, Washington Times
Democrats to Compare Roberts's Views Now, Then
Jo Becker, Washington Post
Commentary: Democrats, Change Your Ways
Joan Vennochi, Boston Globe
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Commentary: Behind Schumer's Ill Humor
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Commentary: A religious test? Let's not
James P. Gannon, USA Today
Roberts put in hundreds of hours of pro bono work
Ron Hutcheson, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Roberts Sees Limited High Court Role on Social Issues
Josh Gerstein, New York Sun
Judges Should Have 'Limited' Role, Roberts Says
Mike Allen & R. Jeffrey Smith, Washington Post
Role of judges'limited,' Roberts says
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Court Nominee Prizes 'Modesty,' He Tells the Senate
Sheryl Gay Stolberg & David Rosenbaum, New York Times
Roberts Vows to Honor Established Rulings
Hope Yen, Associated Press
High Court Nominee Sides With Restraint
David Savage & Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Dems weigh how Roberts vote will play
Geoffe Earle, The Hill
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Gonzales balks on Roberts data
Deborah Charles, Reuters via Boston Globe
Groups Take Roberts Campaign to Voters
Hope Yen, Associated Press
Democrats Seek Files of Cases Roberts Worked On as Deputy Solicitor General
Robert Pear, New York Times
Editorial: Roberts's conservative leanings
Washington Times
Commentary: Dubious tale about Roberts
Tod Lindberg, Washington Times
Privilege at Stake With Nominees
Peter Baker, Washington Post
New ad challenges Bush's choice for Supreme Court
Mark Memmott, USA Today
Saturday, July 30 - Monday, August 1, 2005
Commentary: Fatuous instructions to senators
Nat Hentoff,Washington Times
Debating the Subtle Sway of the Federalist Society
Jason DeParle, New York Times
A Charter Member of the Reagan Vanguard
R. Jeffrey Smith, Amy Goldstein and Jo Becker, Washington Post
Commentary: A Voting Issue: Filibustering Judges has only hurt Democrats
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal
Commentary: Supreme Court Should Reduce Reliance on Law Clerks
Michael Barone, Real Clear Politics
Roberts hearings test Specter-Leahy old cordiality
Maeve Reston, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Friday, July 29, 2005
Liberal Lobbyists on Sidelines of Roberts Nomination
T.R. Goldman, Legal Times
Commentary: A Document Request for Senator Schumer
Steven G. Calabresi, Weekly Standard
The Roberts Documents
Manuel Miranda, Opinion Journal.com
Bar Assn. Reviewing Roberts Recommendation
Gina Holland, Associated Press
Senator-turned-actor at Roberts' side
Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press
Commentary: Gearing Up for a Public Fight over Roberts
David Limbaugh, Human Events
Democrats Hope to Use Starr Ruling to Gain Roberts' Memos
David Savage, Los Angeles Times
Democrats Request Files Involving Court Pick
David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Commentary: Geared for a fight . . . over 'views'
Thomas Sowell, Washington Times
Kennedy Flip-Flops on Quizzing High Court Nominees
Jeff Johnson, CNS News
Commentary: Candor needs privacy
Viet Dinh, USA Today
Struggle Over Access to Roberts' Memos Intensifies
Maura Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Editorial: The Roberts Docu-Drama
Wall Street Journal
Democrats seek view on Roe from Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Leahy: 'Activist' Nominee Won't Get Vote
Hope Yen, Associated Press via Yahoo News
Durbin disputes column on Roberts
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Roberts a Committed Conservative Wary of Judicial Excess, Files Show
Josh Gerstein, New York Sun
Editorial: The Religious Test
New York Sun
Roberts Criticized Judicial Activism
Hope Yen, Associated Press via Yahoo News
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Skirmish Over a Query About Roberts's Faith
David Kirkpatrick, New York Times
Commentary: Impeccable Choice
Bruce Fein, Washington Times
Commentary: Consultation a moving target for Dems
Sen. John Cornyn, The Hill
Saturday, July 23 - Monday, July 25, 2005
Commentary: The Ginsburg Standard
Robert Novak, Creators Syndicate via Townhall.com
Commentary: John Roberts, in His Own Words
Shannen Coffin, National Review Online
Commentary: Reading Roberts's Mind
Terry Eastland, Weekly Standard
Roberts' 'sensitive' papers withheld
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
White House Won't Show All Roberts Papers
Douglass Daniel, Associated Press
Friday, July 22, 2005
Editorial: Schumer's chutzpah
Washington Times
A Resume Strong on Business (registration required)
Henry Weinstein, Los Angeles Times
Commentary: The High Court and the Anti-Catholic Left
Michael Regan, Front Page Magazine
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Lieberman: Roberts Probably Not Extremist
Jesse Holland, Associated Press via Yahoo News
A Supreme Pick for Business
Lawrence Kudlow, Real Clear Politics
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Editorial: Trading Up
National Review
Specter Promises Fair Hearings for Roberts
Deb Reichmann, Associated Press
Candid Thoughts from Justice O'Connor on Roberts' Nomination
"That's fabulous!"
Scotus Nominations Blog
Commentary: Meet John Roberts:
The president makes the best choice
Shannen Coffin, National Review Online
Commentary: Bush Rises to the Occassion
Bill Kristol, Weekly Standard
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Bush Nominates Federal Judge Roberts to Supreme Court
Deb Riechmann, Associated Press via Yahoo News
Commentary: Supreme Court Justices
Senator John Cornyn, GOPUSA
Editorial: No More Souters:
The Legacy of Previous GOP Supreme Court Picks
Wall Street Journal via Opinion Journal
Previous Stories
Bush advisers alter court focus
Jan Greenburg, Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News
Left's list for high court seen as setup
Charles Hurt, Washington Times
Similar Appeal, Different Styles (registration required)
(Profiles of Judges John Roberts and Michael Luttig)
Charles Lane and Jerry Markon, Washington Post
Rehnquist Says He'll Stay on Supreme Court
Gina Holland, Associated Press via Yahoo News
Commentary: Mr. Bush, Pick a Genius (registration required)
David Brooks, New York Times
Ailing U.S. Chief Justice Rehnquist hospitalized
Deborah Charles, Reuters via Yahoo News
Commentary: Teaching the Constitution
Cal Thomas, Creators Syndicate via Townhall.com
Commentary: Are You an Originalist?
Edward Whelan, National Review Online
Commentary: Our House of Lords
Michael Barone, Washington Times
Bush Meets Senate Leaders
Joseph Curl, Washington Times
No-Comment Is Common at Hearings for Nominees (registration required)
David Rosenbaum, New York Times
Editorial: Adhere to the Democratic standard
Washington Times
Hugh Hewitt reports that Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice, said on his radio show that she will urge Senate Democrats to filibuster virtually any Supreme Court nominee. Make sure to read the transcript of Hewitt's interview with Aron.
Democrats Could Slow Conrimation Process to a Crawl
Geoff Earle, The Hill
GOP Aims for Speedy Hearings
Alex Bolton, The Hill
Commentary: Yes, Let's Have Constitutionalist Judges, Not Ideologues
David Limbaugh, Creators Syndicate via Townhall.com
Editorial: Schumer's Agenda (registration required)
New York Post
Confirm Them comments on rumors that Rehnquist will retire
Commentary: Bush, Senate Should Strive for Dignified Debate on Nominees (subscription required)
Morton Kondrake, Roll Call
Hispanics See Historic Chance With Nominee
Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press via Yahoo News
Commentary: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Senator John Cornyn, National Review Online