Justice Rehnquist went to the Supreme Court in 1972, at a time of ascendant judicial activism.

His belief in the Founding Fathers' vision of judicial restraint, federalism, and deference to the legislative and executive branches ... has enjoyed a tremendous renaissance in his time. He is truly the godfather of the constitutionalist movement in American law.

The solicitor general is sometimes referred to as the 10th Supreme Court justice - a pretty important position.

A decision by the Supreme Court to subject Guantanamo to judicial review would eliminate these advantages.

What Mr. Obama wants in a nominee isn't really 'empathy' and 'understanding.' He wants a liberal, activist Supreme Court justice.

It is a president's constitutional right to nominate a Supreme Court justice, and it is the Senate's constitutional right to act as a check on a president and withhold its consent.