Thursday, February 5, 2009

Why Elections Matter

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg underwent surgery today to remove a cancerous tumor from her pancreas. The prospects for complete recovery are against her, so she is in our thoughts. Ginsberg was appointed by former President Clinton.

On a practical note, another reason why the election of President Obama was so important: moderate to progressive justices are aging (Ginsberg, Breyer, Stevens, Souter). Ginsberg is 75.

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