[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by Mike F

I didn't watch the Alito hearings, but didn't Roberts say Roe was settled law?

Now that you mention it, I remember that too. On the other hand, I clearly remember Alito dodging that very question on the basis of "it may come before the court"--and refusing to either describe Roe as settled law, while also refusing to say anything one way or another on the merits of Roe.

I understand that rationale for not answering a question during confirmation, but it's such a broad standard that it makes the confirmation process a bit of a joke, in my opinion.