The war between Democrats and Republicans have made a position in the federal government which should be solely non-political, a very political, possibly even ideological seat, with the qualifications being based not on interpretation of Supreme Court precedence, but an adherence to the victim versus oppressor ideology.
During his opening remarks, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley charged that the questions asked of Judge Kavanaugh on part of Democrats during yesterday’s testimony were “unequivocally and universal hostile.” His fiery tone caused many Democratic senators to walk out in protest.
The one word – the only word – that can accurately describe these situations and the entire confirmation hearing process of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is – wait for it – unprecedented.
The Supreme Court is not political, but what it is political are the attempts of character assassination on Judge Brett Kavanaugh broadcast from sea to shining sea.
Following Senator Mark Warner’s refusal to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, Virginia’s other senator, Tim Kaine, will also not support him, revealing an animus towards President Donald Trump – angering many Virginians.
Even though Judge Brett Kavanaugh has provided the Senate Judiciary Committee with clear answers to their concerns surrounding his past rulings, even how he may rule in some cases, issues surrounding abortion rights and executive powers, it is not enough for Virginia Senator Mark Warner, who will vote “no” to confirm the D.C. Circuit Court judge to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Although Judge Brett Kavanaugh is seen by many as a “controversy-less” nominee for the Supreme Court, the beginnings of the four-day confirmation hearings began in anything but, with protesters interrupting proceedings and Democratic senators voting to adjourn after last night’s document dump.
A political ad featuring a soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice has never been made. However, those in swing states got to see one for the first time ever.
