No, this can work two ways. Final decision rests with the Senate which acts as a check on an out-of-control president. Perhaps that decision, though, should also require House approval. That would make appointments more democratic.
Yes. It seems there should be some way to determine the political leanings of a judge before she/he is nominated. And no one who is terribly conservative or terribly liberal would be appropriate. GWBsuh deliberately looked for "the most conservative black judge," exactly what should NOT be a criterion.
And shouldn't there be a limit as to how many one president can put on the bench during his term in office?
No, this can work two ways. Final decision rests with the Senate which acts as a check on an out-of-control president. Perhaps that decision, though, should also require House approval. That would make appointments more democratic.
And not bend the rules for one president and go in the diametrically opposite direction for another president.
Yes. It seems there should be some way to determine the political leanings of a judge before she/he is nominated. And no one who is terribly conservative or terribly liberal would be appropriate. GWBsuh deliberately looked for "the most conservative black judge," exactly what should NOT be a criterion.