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Oct. 6, 2008

If You Can't Name a Supreme Court Case, You're Not Ready to Lead

Sarah Palin's need for a CliffsNotes version of important Supreme Court cases highlights the dangers a McCain presidency would bring to the country, writes Donna Morel.

FORUM COLUMN

By Donna Morel

In 2004, I sat in a cramped Groveport, Ohio, union hall stuffing envelopes for John Kerry. In a quiet moment, a young volunteer sighed, "I'm so disappointed in John McCain."

Her utterance resonated. McCain's insincere endorsement of George Bush sullied our view of the maverick. He was waging party peace to win the 2008 Republican nomination.

"Saturday Night Live's" "TV Funhouse" captured his dilemma: St...

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