Posted on 09/04/2018 3:03:21 PM PDT by Morgana
FULL TITLE: Brett Kavanaugh stares down his critics as he finally gets his say at chaotic SCOTUS confirmation - as 70 are arrested and howling protesters dressed as Handmaids force his daughters to be escorted out for their own safety
Brett Kavanaugh vows to be an 'umpire - a neutral and impartial arbiter' on the Supreme Court as the first day of his confirmation hearing was disrupted by protesters and Democrats alike.
'A good judge must be an umpire—a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no litigant or policy,' Kavanaugh told senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday afternoon, over two hours after he was originally scheduled to speak.
Day one of his time before the Senate committee was interrupted continuously by protesters expressing concerns about his record on abortion rights and Democratic senators demanding the hearing be postponed so they could have more time to read the documents from his time in the government.
Seventy protesters were arrested, according to a statement from U.S. Capitol Police.
The day grew dragged on and grew so contentious that Kavanaugh's two young daughters were escorted from the room although they returned in the afternoon to hear their father's opening statement.
'My judicial philosophy is straightforward. A judge must be independent and must interpret the law, not make the law. A judge must interpret statutes as written. A judge must interpret the Constitution as written, informed by history and tradition and precedent. In deciding cases, a judge must always keep in mind what Alexander Hamilton said in Federalist 83: 'the rules of legal interpretation are rules of common sense,'' Kavanaugh said.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
A solid phalanx of exemplars of Trump Derangement Syndrome, led by their Indian Queen, Elizabeth Warren.
Good old MN senator Amy K joined in in the noise...
her behavior will likely find it’s way in to a TV ad..
For Jim Newberger
“a judge must always keep in mind what Alexander Hamilton said in Federalist 83: ‘the rules of legal interpretation are rules of common sense,’’ Kavanaugh said.”
no wonder the kommies are scared shiteless of this guy: the last thing the kommies EVER want on SCOTUS (or any court for that matter) is common sense ...
I wonder how many Dem heads would explode if Judge Kavenaugh answered their question with, “That rant doesn’t warrant or deserve an answer!”
That’s Loathsome Linda Sarsour attacking anything that’s decent, Western, and pro-Israel. Judge Kavanaugh is all three.
Worthless Pallie creep needs taking down by Tonya Harding.
Is it worth going to DailyMail to see?
AMEN!
It is actually about Mohammedanism - they just do not realize it in their hate.
I can barely stand to watch or hear Grassley wimp away.
I’d like to think that both Gorsuch and Kavanaugh understand the importance of having some solid Conservatives on the SCOTUS - wouldn’t it be grand to not only add Gorsuch but to get a third pick for Trump......I made a pledge to donate an extra $50 to FR if Kavanaugh was confirmed by 15 Oct 9or so)....gonna honor that even if they’re a bit late but have my fingers crossed that it happens very soon.
Watched Feinstein try to weasel trap him. He’s very calm, fact based, and calls out their attempt to get an answer to a “ hypothetical”.
Their kabuki theater exposed.
This is a guy we need. He’s a straight shooter, and not a politician like the “ wise latina”
I think Gorsuch and Kavanaugh like Scalia and Thomas want to uphold the constitution which is basically a “conservative” traditional document. As such, they appear to be conservative because the constitution supports conservative rights. Dems want to “change” the constitution and insert stuff that ain’t there for progressive purposes.
Won't wish anything bad on Ginsburg but am hoping for another pick to come along...
well, we have hopefully 5 more years to fill vacancies.
Yep - would be able to be satisfied with one more pick, but there’s at least 2 that should happen if he stays in the WH for 2 terms....that would be worth every bit of the Dems crap...
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