“Justice O'Connor loves the court as an institution. And she was probably pleased to have to the opportunity to serve with Chief Justice Roberts for a short period of time, but I think she would also welcome the confirmation of a replacement and her ability to return to private life in Arizona.”
“There's no doubt the composition of the court remained static for about 10 years. Justices Kennedy and O'Connor were together perhaps a swing vote. So it is inaccurate to say that O'Connor was the swing vote.”
“Everything is now stacked in favor of the government. You're going to see pictures of New York City and the Pentagon you've never seen before, hear from survivors, officials in New York about the impact. What do they have on the other side?”
