I do not accept your premise that he did not help "in any way", and although I don't know if you have the knowledge or expertise even to declare that he did nothing, I am no fan of "all or nothing" language, because it usually indicates a person who speaks rashly and judges harshly out of his/her depth.
But even if he did do "nothing", I commend him for erring on the side of discretion as befits a top Justice of the land. The Court gets politicized by small increments. He wisely avoided adding another. What he did do is play a key role in the reconciliation and show of support at the swearing-in.
What he did behind the scenes, I don't know; but I suspect a LOT of positive help. What he did behind the scenes, you probably do NOT know; but you suspect utter negativity and condemn without knowing. See the difference?
My comment was about public support.
If he helped in some way privately; fine, but private support would do nothing to calm or counter the media outrage.
If Justice Kennedy truly valued his law clerk he could have made a simple statement about his work ethic and temperament. He could have even joked that they had a beer together.
I do not commend him for erring on the side of discretion. What befits a “top Justice of the land” is to be loyal to one who has served you well.
You are assuming his silence is a sign of support. I can’t assume that.
“The court gets politicized,” you said. How about the court IS politicized.
Ginsburg trashes Trump and Kagan ( who hired Kavanaugh at Harvard ) now regards his temperament as unsuitable for the court.