Ginsburg Center Meets The Supreme Court Balance
The article profiles Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a potential Supreme Court justice who would anchor the center, outlining her 13 years on the D C Court of Appeals as a swing vote. It compares her to Justices O Connor Souter Kennedy and Stevens and notes her pro abortion rights stance and First Amendment openness. It also discusses Roe v Wade criticism blending with a sex equality framework and signals a cautious incremental shift if appointed by President Clinton.
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Ginsburg Seen as Likely Second Woman on Supreme Court
Washington AP Democrats hailed Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a strong pick for the Supreme Court, likely making her the second woman on the bench and the first Jewish justice since 1969. Advocates and critics promised scrutiny during expected hearings next month.
Metzenbaum weighs in on Ginsburg nomination
Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum, a Judiciary Committee member, tempered praise for Ruth Bader Ginsburg with caution noting limited knowledge of her rulings. He said he will question her on constitutional and judicial philosophy. Others on the committee forecast strong support if confirmed. If named, she would be the second woman on the Supreme Court and the first Jewish justice since 1969.
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Clinton blasts media after single question at news conference
President Clinton ended a Rose Garden event with his Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg after ABC's Brit Hume asked about process and perceived zigzag decisions. White House aides reportedly planned a confrontational moment to cast Clinton as facing media bullies.
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