So was Ronald Reagan. So now if a nominee ever clerked for a Democrat, even at a time and place where almost all Texas public officials were Democrats, they are automatically suspect? Totally clueless and ridiculous. There was Congressman Ralph Hall, who converted to Republican after he was 80 yrs. old. He had the most conservative voting record in the House.
The other poster asked what we know about Hughes, and I supplied the answer.
Since you engaged me, here's my take on her former donations to Dems. By the time a person is in their 40's, I'd expect they would've clarified their political views based on decades of contemplation about the issue. That she had not done so leads me to question the steadfastness of her beliefs. I think that alone should give one cause for concern.