With respect to how Kennedy is likely to rule on the Prop 8 case, a few additional points. First, in response to Murc here, I should make it clear what I’m not arguing, namely that Reinhardt’s opinion will somehow be able cleverly manipulate Kennedy into

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The state's contest comes at an ideal time for the former Massachusetts governor. Knocked off balance by Gingrich in South Carolina, Romney picked up the must-win Florida primary. Nevada is a chance to deal Gingrich a quick second blow, and it's home tur

Communitarianism as a theme warms the heart, but "particular policy proposals" freeze the theme. Obama's SOTU proves he knows the advantage of themes and disadvantages of specific policy proposals, something he could have learned from the master communic

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