‘Left, Right & Center’: Justice Stevens, Financial Hearings and Nukes
The announcement of Justice John Paul Stevens’ retirement is bound to set off a political battle of immense proportions. Will it be a test of the merits of the potential candidates or just another political throwdown? And does America's new nuclear posture justify Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize?The announcement of Justice John Paul Stevens’ retirement is bound to set off a political battle of immense proportions. Will it be a test of the merits of the potential candidates or just another political throwdown? And does America’s new nuclear posture justify Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize? Robert Scheer thinks so, but Tony Blankley isn’t quite as enthusiastic on this week’s edition of “Left, Right & Center.” –KA
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