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Matthew Hitt

Latest articles by Matthew Hitt

Mischiefs of Faction
What kind of candidate should Barack Obama nominate?What kind of candidate should Barack Obama nominate?
Mischiefs of Faction

It’s a delicate situation.

By Matthew Hitt
Mischiefs of Faction
How constrained is President Obama regarding Supreme Court justice nominees?How constrained is President Obama regarding Supreme Court justice nominees?
Mischiefs of Faction

Barring scandal, moderate Supreme Court nominees usually survive a hostile Senate.

By Matthew Hitt