NightlyPoe said:
I mentioned earlier in the thread that it would create a Kavanaugh precedent. It would set up a system whereby people, Republicans in particular, could be destroyed by unsubstantiated accusations. Once that happens, getting the best and brightest to put their names forward becomes much more difficult. Particularly if it becomes known that when the attacks come, the nominee will be thrown under the bus. Personally, I would have moved on from Kavanaugh despite the precedent. But I would have abolished judiciary hearings as punishment and given the next nominee an expedited floor vote. |
Whether the accusations were true or not (and if you ask me, there was not enough grounds to reject him solely based on the accusations), his behavior seemed inappropriate and saying things like "revenge on behalf of the Clintons" is very unbefitting of a judge. They had the power and a solid majority to put any judge they wished but they went through through with this anyway.
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"But I would have abolished judiciary hearings as punishment and given the next nominee an expedited floor vote." |
That opinion is petty and authoritarian.
Not that you'll change my opinion or I'll change yours, so let's leave it at that.
