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President Reagan nominated Justice Anthony M. Kennedy to the US Supreme Court in 1988, to replace Lewis F. Powell, who was retiring. He is an incumbent (still sitting) on the bench, and will have been on the Court approximately 23 and one-half years at the start of the 2011-2012 Term.
Kennedy is considered the "swing vote" on the Court because his conservative ideology is tempered by strong support for individual rights, such as privacy.
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BlakeWho cares! The man does not know what he believes or what the constitution actually supports! He should be tested for senility, as should all justices. This court does not understand the English language, no less the Constitution. Corporations are composed of people, yet they are not people! Money is a means of commerce, not speech! When semantics become law; there is no law! Good luck America,you're screwed!
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Who appointed the judges that are now sitting on the supreme court?
Justices Antonin Scala, and Anthony M. Kennedy were appointed by Pres. Reagan. Justice Clarence Thomas was appointed by the first Bush and Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer were appointed by Clinton. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Justice Samuel Alito were appointed by the second Bush. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan were appointed by Obama.
Who succeeded Justice Lewis Powell on the US Supreme Court?
Justice Lewis F. Powell was succeed by incumbent Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, whom President Reagan nominated to the Court in 1988. Powell was preceded by Justice Hugo Black.
What is Anthony M Kennedy's religion?
Justice Kennedy is Roman Catholic. Through a curious quirk of chance, the current Justices of the Supreme Court are five Catholics and three Jews. Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away on February 13, 2016, was also Roman Catholic. Scalia occasionally spoke that the real requirement for "diversity" on the Supreme Court was to get at least one Protestant, preferably an Evangelical Protestant!
Is teddy Kennedy eligible for Arlington?
Edward M. Kennedy, also known as Teddy Kennedy, was eligible for burial at Arlington National Cemetery due to his military service as a U.S. Army officer. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. However, he chose to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Which of these men were opponents in a presidential election?
John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon
