At this point, I think it’s a fair statement that conservatives are really bad at appointing judges who will follow the Constitution – which his the same as saying will support conservative principles. They’ve had plenty of chances in the recent past with little to show for it, especially on the most visible Supreme Court. One of the most reliably conservative judges on the Supreme Court is Clarence Thomas. And I think I know why. Justice Thomas has had to fight for his conservatism every day of his life. He’s a self-made man who didn’t rely on affirmative action…

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