(Again, see "constructionist" for a general idea of where I stand vis Constitutional language). From Wordnik.com. [Bush Administration v. Environmental Groups] Reference
Let's not think inside the box; that would be "constructionist" and letting oneself be ruled by assumptions. From Wordnik.com. [The Deconstruction of Women's Clothing] Reference
I think he’s trying to be an incredibly strict constructionist, which isn’t necessarily bad. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Gonzales: ‘There Is No Express Grant of Habeas Corpus In The Constitution’] Reference
"constructionist" learning, where young people learn what they are interested in learning. From Wordnik.com. [Computerworld] Reference
He was pandering to the strict constructionist crowd. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 17, 2008] Reference
SHAYS: Well, he basically is a strict constructionist. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 27, 2005] Reference
MCCAIN: He was pandering to the strict constructionist crowd. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 18, 2008] Reference
By nature he was frugal; in politics, a strict constructionist. From Wordnik.com. [The United States Since the Civil War] Reference
She'll be a strict constructionist, just as the president had said. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 12, 2005] Reference
A point judges who are strict constructionist judges, reform our laws. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 20, 2008] Reference
If you're a strict constructionist, you would see that's a good landing. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 14, 2005] Reference
He also said as president he would appoint strict constructionist judges. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 2, 2008] Reference
It would be OK also if a strict constructionist judge viewed it as precedent. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 13, 2007] Reference
It would be OK also if a strict constructionist judged viewed it as precedent. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 4, 2007] Reference
Mayor Giuliani cannot get away with saying, I'm just a strict constructionist. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2007] Reference
It would be OK, also, if a strict constructionist judge viewed it as precedent. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 7, 2007] Reference
But, yes, a simple answer is he should nominate a strict constructionist conservative. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 27, 2005] Reference
A strict constructionist doesn't do that, a liberal activist radical conservative does. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 31, 2005] Reference
When Rudy says "I will appoint strict constructionist judges," you are not hearing that?. From Wordnik.com. ['This Is Not a Bluff'] Reference
GRACE: Dr. Harshbarger, have you ever dealt with a forensic artist, a re-constructionist?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 4, 2009] Reference
The Radical was more than a pessimist -- he was a strict constructionist of the act of 1842. From Wordnik.com. [A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3] Reference
Is that a fair understanding of what a strict constructionist may be in the political world?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 10, 2006] Reference
He looked as though he probably is a strict constructionist at least in terms of his leanings. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 24, 2005] Reference
GIULIANI: A strict constructionist judge can come to either conclusion about "Roe against Wade". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 16, 2007] Reference
The president's going to pick a conservative, strict constructionist lawyer for the Supreme Court. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 27, 2005] Reference
HAMILTON: Well, strict constructionist tends to mean that the Constitution is interpreted narrowly. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 24, 2005] Reference
He's picked solid, strict constructionist conservatives who have long, distinguished legal careers. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 9, 2006] Reference
He was a strict constructionist and a rigid believer in the checks and balances of the Constitution. From Wordnik.com. [The United States Since the Civil War] Reference
RUDY GIULIANI (R) PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Job growth, fiscal discipline, strict constructionist judges. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 19, 2007] Reference
RUDY GIULIANI (R), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Job growth, fiscal discipline, strict constructionist judges. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 20, 2007] Reference
ALITO: Well, if a strict constructionist is a judge who doesn't make things up, than I'm a strict constructionist. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 10, 2006] Reference
A strict constructionist is one who does not, as conservatives believe liberal judges do, make law from the bench. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 3, 2005] Reference
GIULIANI: It would be OK to repeal, it would be OK, also, if a strict constructionist judge viewed it as precedent. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 4, 2007] Reference
GIULIANI: The direct answer is, a strict constructionist judge can come to either conclusion about Roe against Wade. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 4, 2007] Reference
I think she's going to be to be a solid, decent strict constructionist on the court who will really abide by the law. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 3, 2005] Reference
And by strict constructionist judges, I mean judges who will interpret the meaning of the Constitution, not create. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 4, 2007] Reference
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