Politicians must let voters know what they think about issues before the election. Judges should not.

Judge [Samuel] Alito, I'll tell you the same thing I told John Roberts. I expect you to adhere to the Code of Judicial Conduct.

That claim was not intended to be a factual statement.

Politicians must pick sides regularly; every time they vote. So it's perhaps natural that they see the world as a battle between competing groups.

It ought to be done by the elected officials themselves because they have the credibility. And it's not like we aren't willing to help.

Big guy and little guy, it should make no difference. The rule of law demands neutrality.

Illegal immigration is a genuinely national issue, and resolving it requires a national commitment not just on health care but also border control, law enforcement and other resources.