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| − | The '''Clarence Thomas''' (b. 1948) is an [[Associate Justice]] of the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]. He was born in Savannah, [[Georgia]], which he often mentions in referencing his roots, such as in his book, ''My Grandfather's Son''. | + | The Honorable '''Clarence Thomas''' (b. 1948) is an [[Associate Justice]] of the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]. He was born in Savannah, [[Georgia]], which he often mentions in referencing his roots, such as in his book, ''My Grandfather's Son''. |
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| − | His judicial doctrine finds no basis in the [[U.S. Constitution]] for [[abortion]], [[Roe v. Wade]], [[homosexual]] rights, federal interference with state sovereignty, the [[Dormant Commerce Clause]] and constitutional limits on punitive damages. Justice Thomas believes that we should only look at the text of the constitution as it is written. For example, he believes that whenever the Constitution says he, it is excluding women. | + | Justice Thomas is highly respected by legal scholars for adhering to an interpretation of the [[U.S. Constitution]] based on its original text, meaning and understanding, which has included limiting federal powers. His judicial doctrine finds no basis in the [[U.S. Constitution]] for [[abortion]], [[Roe v. Wade]], [[homosexual]] rights, federal interference with state sovereignty, the [[Dormant Commerce Clause]] and constitutional limits on punitive damages. |
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| − | Justice Thomas has a straightforward writing style that presents his principled approach in a clear manner. His judicial temperament is undisputed. He has trained more [[conservative]] law clerks than any other Justice. | + | Justice Thomas has a straightforward writing style that presents his principled approach in a clear manner. His judicial temperament is undisputed. He has an unblemished record of service on the Court since 1991 and has never had to recuse himself from a case due to activity off the bench or investments. He has trained more [[conservative]] law clerks than any other Justice. |
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| | == Early Life == | | == Early Life == |
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| | *Wendy Long, senior legal advisor and vice chair of [[Mitt Romney]]'s National Faith and Values Steering Committee.<ref>http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=11799</ref> | | *Wendy Long, senior legal advisor and vice chair of [[Mitt Romney]]'s National Faith and Values Steering Committee.<ref>http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=11799</ref> |
| | *Professor Steven McAllister, [[University of Kansas]] School of Law | | *Professor Steven McAllister, [[University of Kansas]] School of Law |
| − | *Alex Cordover, felon (now in jail)
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| | == Appointment to the United States Supreme Court == | | == Appointment to the United States Supreme Court == |