Chief Justice Roberts: State Of The Union Has "Degenerated To A Political Pep Rally"

[bobbyw24]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says the scene at this year's State of the Union address by President Obama was "very troubling," and he wonders if justices should attend in the future.


Obama chided the court during his speech for its decision that corporations and unions could freely spend money to run political ads for or against specific candidates.

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http://www.businessinsider.com/john-roberts-says-state-of-the-union-has-degenerated-to-a-political-pep-rally-2010-3

[bobbyw24]

Only 'Troubling' Thing Is Court's Ruling

Gibbs Fires Back At Chief Justice Roberts Over Obama Criticism

The White House fired back at Justice John Roberts Tuesday night, after the Supreme Court Chief told a crowd that he found it "very troubling" that President Barack Obama would criticize the court during his State of the Union address.

In a statement sent to reporters, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that the only troubling thing was the 5-4 ruling by the court, which said that corporations could spend unlimited amounts of money advocating on behalf of candidates in elections. Roberts leads the court.

"What is troubling is that this decision opened the floodgates for corporations and special interests to pour money into elections - drowning out the voices of average Americans," Gibbs said. "The President has long been committed to reducing the undue influence of special interests and their lobbyists over government. That is why he spoke out to condemn the decision and is working with Congress on a legislative response."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/09/gibbs-fires-back-at-chief_n_492633.html

[fisharmor]

Well, personally, I hope Roberts lives to be 100.