Comments on: Perry v. Schwarzenegger opening statements not to be taped

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:51:15 +0000

well that sucks… i so wanted to hear that. The concerns of the opponents are, imo, legitimate however.

By: Priya Lynn

Priya Lynn — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:02:11 +0000

I admire your optimism Richard.

By: Richard W. Fitch

Richard W. Fitch — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:11:06 +0000

Would someone please post the opening statements of the defense. I feel Cooper may have already won the case — for Olson and Boies.

By: Burr

Burr — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:31:39 +0000

Thanks for the links, Matt.

Olson’s heart is clearly in the right place and he’s certainly giving it his best based on those statements.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:50:35 +0000

Here’s a link to the full text of Olsen’s opening statement:

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2010/01/ted-olsons-opening-statement.html#more

As well as Olsen’s recent Newsweek article:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/229957/output/print

Both are well worth the read.

By: Priya Lynn

Priya Lynn — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:18:53 +0000

Richard, its my understanding from this post that the stay on taping the proceedings expires Jan 13th, and the trial starts Jan 18th so only the opening statments will be missed.

By: Richard W. Fitch

Richard W. Fitch — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:53:26 +0000

Is it correct that this is a civil, bench trial; that is to say, no jury only Judge Walker? Will the proceedings be taped each day and held pending the SCOTUS decision or will they only be taped after approval by the Court?

By: Lindoro Almaviva

Lindoro Almaviva — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:19:57 +0000

So does this mean that NOM’s plea to one judge of the SCOUTS will be reviewed by all and not by their pet judge?