Any Working People Get to "Vet the Nominee List" ?

Ever wonder how Supreme Court justices are chosen after a democracy becomes a plutocracy? Here's how!

Even with that antitrust case on his record, Roberts' conservative record is one that businesses are expected to strongly support.

"If business had serious objections to him, he wouldn't have been nominated," said Greg Valliere, political economist with Stanford Washington Research Group.

In fact, the Bush administration reportedly did go over its potential nominees with business groups in an effort to build support for what is likely to be a bruising confirmation battle over social issues such as abortion and right to die.

"He has recent experience in business cases. He writes very careful, narrowly crafted opinions. And he's a very smart person who is not committed to his ideology. You are in a room with him and he exudes good judgment," appellate attorney Robert Gasaway told the Wall Street Journal. Gasaway, who's with Kirkland & Ellis, has helped business groups vet the nominee list.

CUT TO: Working people, corporate fist, fade to black...