Liberal Lobbyists on Sidelines of Roberts Nomination

Liberal interest groups could not have imagined that they'd be on the outside looking in during what was supposed to be a battle over President George W. Bush's first Supreme Court nominee. But that's what has essentially happened, as Senate Democrats tend toward a more moderate course without them. Some suggest the groups would be better off waiting for another target, perhaps a more abrasive and controversial candidate when the next Court vacancy materializes.

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