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Barrett nomination lifts hopes of social conservatives by putting faith and family in spotlight
Washingtom Examiner ^ | September 26, 2020 06:14 PM | Nicholas Rowan

Posted on 09/27/2020 3:37:07 AM PDT by GonzoII

President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett on Saturday to the Supreme Court lifted the hopes of social conservatives, many of whom believe that what is likely to be a 6-3 conservative majority will usher in favorable decisions on religious freedom and abortion.

Trump, in his nomination speech, emphasized Barrett's dual role as jurist and mother, mentioning that she is the first woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court with school-aged children. Trump read out the names of Barrett's seven children, devoting special attention to Barrett's bond with her son with Down syndrome.

Barrett at the ceremony also spoke at length about her family, joking that they have the number of people as there are justices on the court.

Barrett, whom Trump appointed to the 7th Circuit Court in 2017, received outsize attention in the past week for her religion and the size of her family. Her membership in the ecumenical Christian group People of Praise drew criticism from many people, who erroneously said that it was the inspiration for the cult in Margaret Atwood's series, The Handmaid's Tale. At the same time, her vocal Catholicism has prompted many Christians and conservatives to praise her effusively.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: acb; amyconeybarrett; judiciary; politicaljudiciary; scotus; trump; trump2020

1 posted on 09/27/2020 3:37:07 AM PDT by GonzoII
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To: GonzoII

Amy Coney Barrett is a real-life cultural hero because she represents millions of NORMAL Americans trying to live their busy lives and raise a family with solid morals and values.

Democrats are always elevating freaks among their ranks as heroes.

A society elevating deviants and lunatics will get more of them. A society elevating solid citizens will get more of those.


2 posted on 09/27/2020 3:48:59 AM PDT by Gnome1949
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To: GonzoII

Her husband is the mother and the father of seven children, while she climbs the ladder of success.


3 posted on 09/27/2020 4:24:12 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: GonzoII

Why do these stories keep saying the court will be 6-3 conservative? Roberts has gone over to the dark side.


4 posted on 09/27/2020 4:41:41 AM PDT by Founding Father (The Pedophile moHAMmudd [PBUH---Pigblood be upon him]; Charles Martel for President)
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To: PghBaldy

???

You’ve got to be kidding.


5 posted on 09/27/2020 9:39:44 AM PDT by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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