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Editorial boards visit campus to meet Hogan; political science professors discuss election
Christopher Duray
Issue date: 9/10/08 Section: News
Yalof made his predictions based on the policies, temperament and history of the candidates, but said that diving justice picks from either candidate was difficult, as neither would speak definitively on the topic, particularly the Democrats.
"This seems to be a strategic decision dating back to Mondale, who would talk about the Supreme Court a lot and lost," he said. "Of course someone should tell the Democrats there were lots of other reasons why Mondale lost."
For Obama, Yalof favored Latino, female justice candidates such as Sonia Sotomayor or Kim Wardlaw to improve diversity. Yalof also thought Merrick Gorland for the job, and suggested that if Obama wanted a risk, he would nominate Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.
For McCain, Yalof thought Mike Mcdonell, Janice Brown or J. Michael Litty would be likely picks. He also suggested the relatively young former solicitor Gen. Paul Clement.
Following the lunch, the reporters and professors entered a spirited question and answer session, discussing issues such as the Bradley effect -which is when some people will claim to support a minority candidate and secretly vote against him or her. Another issue discussed was whether or not the vice presidential race will be a large issue. Dautrich didn't think it would be an issue, unless donations for Obama increase as a result of dislike for Sarah Palin.
"This seems to be a strategic decision dating back to Mondale, who would talk about the Supreme Court a lot and lost," he said. "Of course someone should tell the Democrats there were lots of other reasons why Mondale lost."
For Obama, Yalof favored Latino, female justice candidates such as Sonia Sotomayor or Kim Wardlaw to improve diversity. Yalof also thought Merrick Gorland for the job, and suggested that if Obama wanted a risk, he would nominate Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.
For McCain, Yalof thought Mike Mcdonell, Janice Brown or J. Michael Litty would be likely picks. He also suggested the relatively young former solicitor Gen. Paul Clement.
Following the lunch, the reporters and professors entered a spirited question and answer session, discussing issues such as the Bradley effect -which is when some people will claim to support a minority candidate and secretly vote against him or her. Another issue discussed was whether or not the vice presidential race will be a large issue. Dautrich didn't think it would be an issue, unless donations for Obama increase as a result of dislike for Sarah Palin.
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