These two are such political hacks that nothing would surprise this citizen. If I were sergeant at arms, though, I might look at them warily.
The Supreme Court’s public information office told The Hill it “could not yet confirm which justices might be attending.”
The attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) earlier this month that left 6 dead, including U.S. District Judge John Roll, may play a factor in the Supreme Court’s decision making. The shooting has changed the tone in Washington, at least temporarily.
This year’s State of the Union event is expected to have more of a bipartisan spirit, which could make it more likely for the two justices at attend. Dozens of Republicans and Democrats are vowing to sit next to one another, breaking from the tradition of sitting on opposite sides of the House chamber. ...The Hill
This morning, at the supermarket, checking out the headlines on the tabloids, it seemed obvious that white males in the US are in serious decline. That, of course, is completely irrelevant to the matter of Roberts and Alito. Isn't it?
Message to The Hill: "Play a factor" is nonsense. "Play a role" is fine. "Is a factor" or "may be a factor" is also fine. The rest is a symptom of muddled thinking... Surprise!
