Initial public reaction to new U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. was generally favorable but far from enthusiastic as half the country say he should be confirmed by the Senate and fewer than a third view him as too conservative, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. -
Reaction to Alito Nomination Generally Favorable
Initial public reaction to new U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. was generally favorable but far from enthusiastic as half the country say he should be confirmed by the Senate and fewer than a third view him as too conservative, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.-
By Richard Morin