In one of the most interesting discussions at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Justice Samuel Alito asked what the fallback position would be for the rest of the Affordable Care Act if the mandate were declared unconstitutional. He then referred to the amicus brief filed by AEI experts, which contends Title I of the law has to go.

This was a debate full of surprises, at least for me. The first: CNN’s John King showed some forebearance in not leading off with a question to Rick Santorum on his statements on contraception and other cultural issues.

There remains a long line of unfortunate and flawed Supreme Court precedents regarding the broad scope of the powers granted to Congress under both the Commerce Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause.

The January issue covers what Americans think about Judge Samuel Alito, President George W. Bush, news from Iraq, religion and faith, and business in light of the Enron scandal.

This issue covers what Americans think about Alan Greenspan, gas prices, Congress, Judge Samuel Alito, and President George W. Bush.

To filibuster or not to filibuster? That is the question that Senate Democrats may have to ask themselves about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito.

Seeking self-destruction should be the Democrats' motto.

Justice Samuel Alito, the Senate and the nation owe a great debt to the Gang of 14.