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...would Republicans, particularly at a gathering of Bible-belt activists, avoid such a fresh platter of political red meat? The party's dominance starting in the Reagan era - and, yes, Reagan was the most popular figure invoked in New Orleans, as has been the case at Republican gatherings for two decades - was based on the three-legged ideological stool of smaller government, a strong national defense and family values. But in the past few years more moderate Republicans and up-for-grab independents have become increasingly turned off by the emphasis on that third...
...Both sets of issues, supercharged by the Tea Party movement, provoked the kind of reaction in New Orleans that Republican leaders have seen around the country - raw, intense and emotional. In the past, appeals to the pocketbook and concerns over Middle Eastern alliances have not always stirred the same kind of passions that are sparked by talk of late-term abortions and gay marriage. But something about Barack Obama and his economic and security policies (not to mention his style and agenda) seem to inflame the American right in a way that equals - and perhaps exceeds - the ire inspired...
...Republicans' recent opposition to using the filibuster in judicial confirmations and Democrats' still strong 59-seat Senate majority, conservative politicians who brandish the court card would run the risk of whipping their base into a lather in anticipation of an epic fight with the President, only to watch a new Justice seated with little struggle shortly before the midterms in November. (See four myths about Supreme Court nominees...
...sure, some candidates and many interest groups eventually will use the court vacancy to raise money and highlight specific social issues. Additionally, with conservatives pushing for judicial consideration of the constitutionality of the new health law's mandate that all individuals purchase medical insurance, economic considerations will play a role in the Supreme Court debate. But right now, to Republican leaders, national security and the economy remain far stronger vehicles for the rough ride back into power...
...want to reignite the culture wars, so don't expect the President to select a controversial nominee. While the media coverage so far has focused on the potential drama and drawbacks of the possible contenders, Obama is actually in a position to benefit from the opportunity to name another new member of the court. Picking a new Justice is a lot like picking a vice-presidential running mate. Eighty percent of the task is finding someone who the press and the public will instantly believe is eminently qualified for the position. Twenty percent is the public-relations job of defining...