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Legislating from the Oval Office: Why Sam Alito Really Matters
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Gordon Silverstein
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January 24, 2006
Samuel Alito and a new breed of conservative jurists may be opening the door to a new version of activism, developing a theory that will provide constitutional justification that breaks down the separation of powers and enabling presidents to more easily legislate from the Oval Office.
Keywords: Supreme Court; judicial appointments
Published Online: 2006-1-24
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