Will McCain's VP pick be strong enough to help guide justice appointments more representative of the country?

Question

Because of their advanced age, the liberal justices in today's court that could be stepping down in the next eight years are Stephen Gerald Breyer (born August 15, 1938, appointed 1994), Ruth Bader Ginsburg (born March 15, 1933, appointed 1993), David Souter (born September 17, 1939, appointed 1990), and John Paul Stevens (born April 20, 1920, appointed 1975).

So knowing McCain is not a strong Conservative, does his VP need to be a strong Conservative in order to help sway the courts back to a more Conservative path than it is today?

Answer 1

As John McCain is an outsider among conservative congressional members, his pat answers affirming his "values" are often questioned as to their integrity.

McCain is more liberal than most but if he chooses a strongly conservative VP, he may be easily be coached as to who to better choose for his judicial appointments.

So yes, McCain's easily coached and a strong VP will carry more sway as his VP - and we can look forward to a (less involved) court system.

Answer 2

he made that apparent the other night.his opinions will tend to be conservative.but will they be conservative enough is the question.i personally believe that they wont be.

Answer 3

McCain has plainly stated publically his view on appointing judges.  They will be conservative on abortion.  They will be inclined not to legislate from the bench but to interpret.  Can't get more conservative than that.

I suppose his choice of VP would support his sentiments, although there is some speculation that if everything explodes at the Denver convention, he would consider Hillary as a running mate.