There is a universe of other possibilities. Maybe she's fooled him. Maybe his (and her) sense of judicial restraint isn't the same as what constitutionalists pine for. Maybe it is cronyism pure and simple - a reward for loyalty to a person he feels is suitable for the job.
Did you find a quote to support your "Thomas Sowell also says she should be supported." assertion? That was what prompted be to reply to your initial post. I've only read the one Sowell piece I linked above, and he may have called for support in a different writing.
I posted it.