3 chapters across the catalog
Barack Obama Supreme Court Commentary, Judicial Activism Claims
President Obama faces criticism for calling a potential Supreme Court overturn of the Affordable Care Act "unprecedented." Senator Mitch McConnell released a list of 169 instances where the court struck down federal laws to refute the President's claim. The hosts debate whether Obama, a former constitutional law professor, was intentionally misleading the public.
Jay Carney Press Briefing, Commerce Clause Precedent Debate
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney defends President Obama's comments by narrowing the context to economic legislation under the Commerce Clause. During a heated exchange with reporters like Nora O'Donnell, Carney argues the President was referring specifically to 80 years of New Deal-era precedent. The hosts characterize the defense as elitist and condescending toward the press.
Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearings and the Commerce Clause
During Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Senator Tom Coburn questioned Elena Kagan on whether the Commerce Clause allows the government to mandate that citizens eat specific amounts of vegetables. The exchange highlights concerns over the expansion of federal power and the interpretation of constitutional liberties.
