Published Jan 27, 2006
The purpose of the Supreme Court is to uphold the law, not to rule according to party lines.But as Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito approaches confirmation, it becomes increasingly clear that partisan politics are at play.
The Associated Press reports that, "If the pattern continues, Alito may be on his way to the most partisan Senate victory for a Supreme Court nominee in years."
Many Republicans champion Alito for his conservative views, especially involving abortion, hoping that Roe v. Wade will be overturned.