Don: I suppose Sandra Day O'Connor would be classified as a "Moderate." I knew her here in Arizona in the early '60's when I believe most folks would have tabbed her a Conservative. I do think she liberalized as she grew older.

I wonder, though, if those of you who have posted would have been as concerned had O'Connor criticized the leftwingers who also put pressure on the Supreme Court to rule their way?

I have little doubt that in the future the Court will mover toward a more Conservative position. Particularly if one of the existing sitting judges retires or dies before Bush leaves office.

DougR