Writer Bork takes his case to court of public opinion

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: March 25, 1990| Author: John Barbour | Copyright information

WASHINGTON The man who would have been a member of the U.S. Supreme Court and was stingingly rebuffed by the Senate is quick to smile at the irony the last two years have brought.

Robert Heron Bork does not dwell on disappointments. In fact, he sees himself having a bigger impact on the law from the sidelines than he would have had from the bench.

He says he is taking his case to a higher court, the American public and the next generation.

One reason why is that Ro...

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