Longman Political Podcasts - Larry Sabato - Better Know a Supreme Court Justice

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David H. Souter, an appointment of George H. W. Bush, is what Sabato calls a classic example of what is now the norm: a "stealth" candidate. What does that term mean, and how is this kind of candidate (in any political race) both problematic for opponents and risky for supporters?

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Many landmark Supreme Court decisions come down to a 5-4 vote, setting a precedent by a very close margin. What do you think of Sabato's suggestion of having an even number of justices, and what kind of ramifications would this have?

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