Poll: Who is more likely to vote along partlines in the US, a judge or a congressman

[DABANSHEE]

 

[TheDennis]

I would think a congressman.

 

[PCAddict]

Ask the Florida Supreme Court.

 

[AndrewR]

A Congressman. You can find numerous Supreme Court decisions (and other appellate decisions) where the justices, despite their political leanings, vote on legal principles against the wishes of a particular party -- take abortion, for instance.

Now, if we're talking about Stevens and Ginsberg...

 

[cxim]

In what context ? DB ?

I presume this question has some relevance to the current US presidential race ?

 

[Silverbullet28]

I would definitly say a Congressman, they would have so much influence from outside sources. And yes a judge could have quite a few outside influences as well, but it is their job to be impartial and I trust that they attempt to do it well.

- Silver

 

[woodie1]

A congressman is much more obliged to follow the party line.

Judges, with a few exceptions, are generally more isolated from politics.

 

[SuperTool]

Judges are appointed for life. They can decide as they please.
Congressmen have to run for reelection, and without party support they are as good a dead.

So: Congressmen