Prof. Painter Quoted in the LA Times

Professor Richard Painter was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article on Justice Scalia's planned appearance before Congresswoman Bachmann's Tea Party Coalition. "I don't think it is appropriate for justices to meet with members of Congress, particularly in this highly partisan environment," said Painter, who served as a chief ethics officer in the George W. Bush administration. "Michele Bachmann wants the healthcare law to be struck down by the courts. This is not about a particular ethics rule, but rather about common sense. This creates the appearance of partiality and undermines the credibility of the court."