Texan With Bench Experience Wades Into Justice Fray - New York Times

Texan With Bench Experience Wades Into Justice Fray - New York Times: "It is like Congressional clockwork. Senate Democrats argue their case on judges; Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, soon strides onto the floor and in calm and measured tones, seeks to dismantle the Democratic argument.

'We have seen before that if one side dominates the debate early, that can have a big impact,' said Mr. Cornyn, a 53-year-old from San Antonio who is emerging as a one-man rapid response team in the building political debate over the Supreme Court vacancy. 'I want people to understand there is more than one side to the story.'"