Leahy asked Miers to name her favorite Supreme Court justices — a standard question in such get-acquainted meetings. After some apparent hesitation, she named Warren E. Burger, a conservative who voted for the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. The answer baffled many conservatives, who note Burger is lightly regarded by court historians and is tied to the Roe ruling that many on the right revile.
The Simpsons episode 9F03: “Itchy and Scratchy: The Movie” (1992):
Mrs. Krabapple: I believe with persistent discipline, even the poorest student can end up becoming, oh, say, Chief Justice of The Supreme Court.
Homer Simpson: Chief Justice of The Supreme Court. What great men he would join: John Marshall. Charles Evans Hughes. Warren Burger. Mmmmm, Burger…
