I was a kid when he was president so I don’t remember all of this. To me he was just comfy Grandpa on the TV.
His daughter seemed to be an out of control obnoxious brat in need of a spanking looking in retrospect.
He was a great President but apparently not the greatest Dad. All of his natural kids became Liberal nutbags (Michael was adopted). Raised in Hollywood I’m guessing was the reason.
I think his instincts were right to take someone from the state courts. The Fed Court system is too incestuous, and is all about circling wagons around The Swamp.
But you should NEVER promise that your appointee will be a woman, Hispanic, a fake Indian or whatever. You need to go with the BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, regardless of race or gender.
Promising his first pick would be a woman really pinned him into a corner.
I think you’re referring to Patti. Maureen may have supported ERA, but she never acted like a spoiled brat.