Posted on 03/21/2017 6:06:10 AM PDT by Kaslin
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch received heaps of praise from conservative lawmakers at his confirmation hearing on Monday for his originalist approach to the Constitution and his eerie similarities to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Yet, he was not without his share of Democratic friends. A few of the nominee’s introducers happily testified to Gorsuch’s charming personality and judicial integrity.
Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Gorsuch’s home state of Colorado, admitted he was embarrassed by the Republicans refusing to hold a hearing for President Obama’s Supreme Court choice Merrick Garland, but he would not subject Gorsuch to the same treatment.
We need to “fulfill our responsibility to this nominee,” Bennet said.
The senator also condemned Trump’s “reckless attacks on the judiciary.” Yet, it was clear he did not hold the president’s remarks against Gorsuch.
The judge currently in the spotlight, he said, “represents the best qualities of Colorado.”
Former acting solicitor general for President Obama Neal Katyal also had nothing but glowing reviews for the judge. Although liberal in ideology, Katyal had no qualms praising Gorsuch’s judicial experience, which he has seen firsthand. He could honestly say that Gorsuch has a “first rate intellect” and is “a fair and decent man.”
“The judge’s work reflects his dedication to the rule of law,” Katyal added.
Gorsuch has displayed a resolute understanding of the judiciary’s independence, Katyal said. His decisions are “meticulously crafted and grounded in the law.”
Katyal is so confident in Gorsuch that he made up a new word for him: “Humability.” A clever combination of the words humility and ability.
Partisan Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee tried to smear Gorsuch for supposedly siding with corporate interests. But, their critiques fell flat as their colleagues could not deny the nominee’s stellar resume and demeanor.
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
> Dem Senator Says Gorsuch Represents the ‘Best Qualities’ of Colorado
This is concerning.
“Humability.”
No that means he was speaking in cursive.... could not read his notes.
Also wonder how Hillary uses the word, means something completely different. yuck
I sincerely pray that Gorsuch lives up to President Trump’s and our expectations though I have some serious reservations about the man. First is the church with which Mr. Gorsuch is affiliated. It reflects poorly on his character as did the church which Obama attended. Second, Liberal Democrats coming out in support of Gorsuch bodes ill for the man. If a Rat likes it, it is not good what ever IT is.
” Dem Senator Says Gorsuch Represents the ‘Best Qualities’ of Colorado
This is concerning.”
Yes it is. I am having trouble with his staying in that radical church.It’s not that they are liberal, they full on far left radical. LBGT, AGW the works. The “minister” is a lesbian who was at the womens march.
Agree. In the back of my mind, there is a little voice saying ‘Souter’. I haven’t read up on Gorsuch, but Republicans often get the wool pulled over their eyes when it comes to stealth SCOTUS judges. I pray that Gorsuch IS an original intent type of judge. This country won’t survive another Leftist majority court (especially when the ‘persuasive Leftist judges’ can get supposed Conservatives to vote PROGRESSIVE anyway).
This is concerning.
Yep. I’m not depositing Gorsuch in the conservative bank just yet. Let’s see how he votes first.
The fact that voters and officials of both parties find stuff to like AND dislike about Gorsuch is a positive. IMHO.
Positive? Doubtful. The dems have been ordered to stand down on Gorsuch. This means the Deep State knows something about him they can blackmail him with. Of course we won’t realize it until the knife is in our backs.
I prefer a nominee that makes democrats cry and stomp their collective feet. You know, the exact opposite of Kagan and Sotomayor. Dems get their radicals in, why can’t conservatives?
IMHO there are a lot folks on the left and the right who are uncomfortable with an “originalist.”
and what church is that? If I might ask.
Radical left anglican. Homosexual advocates, same sex marriage, open borders advocates.
I'd be worried if he were an atheist. You are obvious a #Never Trumper
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