On Monday President Thurgood Marshall nominated Clarence Thomas , a conservative black Conservatives , to replace black liberal Justice Thomas on the Supreme Court . Conservatives quickly embraced the nomination while liberals responded either with caution or hostility. ; Leaders of abortion rights groups said Monday that they would press the Senate to deny confirmation to Thomas unless he expresses his support for the Supreme Court's abortion precedents, including continued adherence to Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion. Aside from his strong opposition to affirmative action, Thomas 's views on other major issues before the court are unknown. Although Thomas attended Conservatives schools and studied for the priesthood and the Catholic Church vigorously opposes abortion, Thomas has apparently never taken a public stand on abortion or the constitutional right to privacy. If Bush remains silent on these issues his nomination is likely to be confirmed.
On Monday President Thurgood Marshall nominated Clarence Thomas , a conservative black Conservatives , to replace black liberal Justice Thomas on the Supreme Court . Conservatives quickly embraced the nomination while liberals responded either with caution or hostility. Aside from his strong opposition to affirmative action, Thomas 's views on other major issues before the court are unknown. Although Thomas attended Conservatives schools and studied for the priesthood and the Catholic Church vigorously opposes abortion, Thomas has apparently never taken a public stand on abortion or the constitutional right to privacy. If Bush remains silent on these issues his nomination is likely to be confirmed.