The Anti-Sam Brownback Blog

Senator Sam Brownback spoke today about Justice Alito’s confirmation.  The Wichita Eagle reports:

Alito “will remain faithful to the text of the Constitution and will not legislate from the bench,” said Brownback, a member of the committee that sent Alito’s nomination to the full Senate. “I… look forward to Justice Alito continuing his long devotion to law and public service on the Supreme Court.”

I have to admit, I’m not optimistic about Alito’s effects on the court.

Do remember that Alito’s confirmation is a victory for Brownback.  His voice of dissent during the Harriet Miers mess was critical to trashing her nomination.  I am certain Senator Brownback’s religious conservative supporters will count Alito as a mark in his favor.

All we can do as Democrats and progressives is win at the ballot box.  Personally, I think 2006 is shaping up to be a banner year.