Alito Confirmation | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS show

Alito Confirmation | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS

Summary: Full NewsHour coverage of the nomination and confirmation process for Samuel Alito to join the U.S. Supreme Court

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 Analysts Discuss Diplomacy in the Mideast, Bolton Confirmation Hearings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:52

Columnists David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the continuing crisis in the Middle East, the role of international leaders in seeking a diplomatic solution, and the confirmation hearings of U.N. ambassador John Bolton.

 Alito Filibuster Could Backfire on Democrats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:54

Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss efforts by some Democrats to block the confirmation of Samuel Alito, the mandate won by Hamas in the Palestinian parliament, and the Bush administration's response to the wiretapping scandal.

 Kerry Tries to Rally Democratic Filibuster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:13

The prospects for the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito improved this week as three Democrats crossed the aisle to support his nomination, however other Democrats led by Sen. John Kerry are calling for a filibuster.

 One Step Closer for Alito | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:09

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-8, along party lines, to approve Judge Samuel Alito as a Supreme Court justice.

 Specter Announces Intention to Support Alito | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:06

In a final day of hearings, Senators on the Judiciary Committee heard testimony about Judge Samuel Alito from a series of colleagues and advocates.

 Alito Appears to Weather Democratic Storm | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:38

Shields and Brooks debate why after 500 questions and 18 hours of testimony it appeared Democrats would be unable to stop the nomination of Samuel Alito to the high court.

 Usefulness of the Confirmation Process Debated | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:01

Two guests give their insight on the confirmation process and how the Senate Judiciary Committee handled the hearings.

 Grueling Questioning of Alito Ends After Three Days | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:58

Senators wrapped up questioning of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito after 18 hours of inquiries into his judicial philosophy and moved on to witness testimonies Thursday afternoon.

 Analysts Debate How Forthright Alito Has Been | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:11

Constitutional law experts reflect on how much has been learned about Samuel Alito's legal philosophy and opinions.

 Alito Hearings Grown More Heated, Personal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:39

Kwame Holman reports on day three of the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.

 Senators Question Alito on Abortion, Executive Powers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:59

Two court watchers analyze whether Judge Alito's answers in the first round of questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee reveal anything about his opinions on abortion or executive power.

 Senators Probe Judge Alito For Clues on Philosophy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:47

Senators pressed Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito for more information on his views about executive power, abortion and the right to privacy in the second day of confirmation hearings.

 Legal Analysts Discuss First Day of Alito Confirmation Hearings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:38

Two constitutional law scholars analyze opening statements on the first day of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.

 Senators Vow to Question Alito on Executive Powers, Abortion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:55

Senators pledged to question Judge Samuel Alito on issues including constitutional powers, privacy and abortion during hearings this week on whether he should be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice.

 Analysts Predict Stormy Confirmation Hearings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:13

Wrapping up the first day of Samuel Alito's confirmation hearings, four experts reflect on the opening statements from the judge and senators.

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