Senate Democrats are doubling down to obstruct Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation at any cost, despite countless editorials praising the Judge’s vast experience and qualifications.
With support for Judge Kavanaugh pouring in, red state Democrats are facing immense pressure from their liberal colleagues to resist at any cost, which could seal their political fate come November.
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New York Post: Brett Kavanaugh is an excellent pick for the Supreme Court
It’s an excellent choice – though the coming wave of fear-mongering may hide that fact for a while. Judge Kavanaugh, 53, is widely seen as one of the top legal minds of his generation – so much so that now-Justice Elena Kagan recruited him to teach at Harvard Law, where students across the spectrum rave about him. READ
New York Times: A Liberal’s Case for Brett Kavanaugh
The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Supreme Court justice is President Trump’s finest hour, his classiest move. Last week the president promised to select “someone with impeccable credentials, great intellect, unbiased judgment, and deep reverence for the laws and Constitution of the United States.” In picking Judge Kavanaugh, he has done just that. READ
Boston Herald: Editorial: Nix the toxic, give Brett Kavanaugh a shot
Our political leaders have a chance to stem the tide of toxic division during this confirmation process. The people deserve the best from those on Capitol Hill. Not a rubber stamp by any means but also not a calculated charade in which a man’s reputation is destroyed for political ends. READ
USA Today: Donald Trump plays it safe with Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh’s gold-plated resume
That’s probably right. Kavanaugh will be a solid vote for constitutional fidelity and judicial restraint. Some firebrands might have preferred more of a…well, firebrand, but with midterm elections coming and a narrow majority, Trump wanted a solid pick, a Harvard/Yale guy who’s likely to sail through the confirmation process. And that’s what he got. Plus, on the D.C. Circuit, Kavanaugh has a strong record in support of the Second Amendment. READ
Wall Street Journal: Kavanaugh for the Court
Mr. Trump stressed the 53-year-old Judge Kavanaugh’s credentials Monday evening, and well he should. In 12 years on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, he has written more than 300 opinions that span nearly every significant constitutional issue including the separation of powers and federalism. The Supreme Court has adopted the logic of 11 of his opinions in whole or part. READ
Washington Examiner: Sen. Orrin Hatch: I will lift heaven and Earth to get Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court
He is one of our nation’s most distinguished and influential jurists. During his more than 12 years on the bench, Judge Kavanaugh has authored hundreds of opinions on issues ranging from national security to agency rulemaking to constitutional rights. He has shown a deep commitment to the separation of powers and to the Bill of Rights. He will be a strong, principled voice on the Supreme Court. READ
Fox News: We can trust Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh to defend religious liberty – our most sacred right
He is an excellent judge—and will make a great Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—because he is restrained, brilliant, humble, competent and very much committed to the Constitution. READ