Reagan appointed her prior to Thomas, Roberts, and Alito. She became the swing vote, including in Bush v. Gore. Bush 2’s treatment of her was crucial to the Court’s pivot to the Radical Right.
Supreme Court Pivots: Sandra Day O’Connor
Supreme Court Pivots: Sandra Day O’Connor
Supreme Court Pivots: Sandra Day O’Connor
Reagan appointed her prior to Thomas, Roberts, and Alito. She became the swing vote, including in Bush v. Gore. Bush 2’s treatment of her was crucial to the Court’s pivot to the Radical Right.