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Agorism
03-30-2012, 07:55 PM
link to article (http://polipundit.com/?p=37002)


Justice Anthony Kennedy is one of only two justices not from the east coast. Born and raised in California, Kennedy has a streak of western libertarianism, of the sort that Barry Goldwater personified.

That’s why Kennedy is thought of as a “swing” justice, who doesn’t align neatly into one of the east-coast camps.

He voted to uphold Roe v. Wade, but still voted to uphold the ban on partial-birth abortions. He voted for sexual freedom in Lawrence v. Texas, and voted for freedom of speech in Citizens United.

And he’ll vote for individual liberty by striking down Obamacare.

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axiomata
03-30-2012, 08:25 PM
Based on which side's lawyers received the brunt of his questioning (Obama's), I'd say he rules against the mandate for sure. 50/50 on whether he rules to strike the law completely.