McCain: McCain supports appointing justices with a clear record of strictly interpreting the Consitution. He opposes any kind of "legislating from the bench"

Quote: "Justices Alito and Roberts are two of my most recent favorites, by the way. They really are. They are very fine, and I'm proud of President Bush for nominating them."

Obama: Obama favors justices more like Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, David Souter and John Paul Stevens.

Quote: "I would not have nominated Clarence Thomas. I don't think that he was a strong enough jurist or legal thinker at the time for that elevation…"