Justices Ginsburg and O'Connor will get statues on US Capitol grounds
CNNJUL 2022
O’Connor was a trailblazer, but more importantly she wasn’t devoted to one political worldview or translation of historical text. She adhered to an approach of moderation, justice, and fairness from the bench — sometimes to the ire of both conservatives and liberals. Her ability to rule while having her finger on the pulse of public sentiment made her the perfect justice to serve as a swing vote for more than two decades.
O’Connor should be commended for her independence. However, one of the times she sided with her conservative colleagues led to the election of the Republican Bush as president. Unfortunately, when she decided to step down, Bush was still in office and he nominated Alito, who has since formed a conservative super majority on the court that has dismantled many of the things O’Connor felt strongest about and has brought a disappointing end to her legacy.