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.
On Monday President Bush nominated Clarence Thomas, a conservative black Republican, to replace black liberal Justice Thurgood Marshall 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 Roman Catholic 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 Thomas remains silent on these issues his nomination is likely to be confirmed.