i think on the democratic side, sri srinavasen, it was a 97 to zero decision, that's the kind of person who can get nominated. >> joe patrice is the editor of above the law. great to have you with us. i'll have some final thoughts about an aging court and replacing justices , you're watching "inside story," stay with us. confirmation hearings where would you have thought you were watching the hearings for some sort of national abortion court, rather than the court that decides on some of the most important parts of our common life. presidents didn't even know what their appointees' viewpoints were on some of the hot button issues of our times. as the u.s. senate was being offered for its consideration, a wrapped and ribboned gift. unless the results were known after confirmation. i often believe the public should be more tuned in, it matters who's on the court and though you never know it from the voting habits of about 40% of american adults it therefore matter s a lot who is president. holding the keys to the justices chambers, vote as if you care who gets those keys. i'm ray suarez,