Bush, this book offers a rare personal look at how the individual style of each justice affects the way in which they wield their considerable power. From Anthony Kennedy's self-importance, to Antonin Scalia's combativeness, to David Souter's eccentricity, and even Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with President George W. Based on exclusive interviews with the justices themselves and other insiders, this is a timely "state of the union" about America's most elite legal institution. " - Phanatics? Summary As the Supreme Court continues to rule on important issues, it is essential to understand how it operates. Object Details Author Toobin, Jeffrey Subject United States Supreme Court Contents 1: The federalist war of ideas - Good versus evil - Questions presented - Collision course - Big heart - Exiles return? - What shall be Orthodox - Writing separately - Cards to the left - the year of the rout - 2: To the brink - Over the brink - Perfectly clear - 3: "a particular sexual act" - "A law-profession culture" - Before speaking, saying something - The green brief - "Our executive doesn't" - "A great privilege, indeed" - 4: "'G' is for God - Retiring the trophy - "I know her heart" - Dinner at the just desserts cafeĢ - "I am and always have been. Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art.
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