Posted on 10/06/2019 8:59:09 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh marked his first anniversary Sunday of overcoming a bruising confirmation battle to claim a seat on the Supreme Court, solidifying a conservative majority forged by President Trump’s nominations.
His presence gave the bench a solid conservative tilt for the first time in decades and opened the door to new tests of abortion rights, religious liberty and other longstanding rulings.
“Conservatives know how important the court is and how significant President Trump’s ability to nominate these two justices was, so this is just another example of his judicial legacy,” said Carrie Severino, chief counsel of the conservative Judicial Crisis Network.
Mr. Trump’s second high court pick took the seat of retired Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who was long seen as the bench’s swing vote. It’s now Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. who has taken on the pendulum role — not Justice Kavanaugh, though he did side with Justice Roberts 92 percent of the time last term, according to the Empirical SCOTUS Blog.
Justice Samuel A. Alito, who has built a reputation as a loyal rightist voice on the bench, sided the most with Justice Kavanaugh last year.
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That was a year ago already?
Evidently being under constant assault causes time dilation.
That’s called ‘uncementing’.
RGB’s progression-free survival and overall survival days are numbered. She should retire and enjoy what little time she has remaining.
When asked what Blasey-Ford has done with the half million dollars raised on her behalf,her lawyer said it is being used for “security purposes.” Mmmm. I guess it hasn’t been donated to a women’s shelter where victims of actual sexual assault might need help.
We will soon find out if he really is conservative. The jury is still out.
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