[RedRover]

But, jeez Louise, shouldn't a nominee to the Supreme Court at least have merits?

[McGavin999]

But she does have merits. Those include a remarkable career in the law. She was obviously good enough to be made Whitehouse council (not exactly a position you'd give some run of the mill lawyer). The rest we have to wait to find out in the hearings.

We have no business pre-judging this woman. If, during the hearings, you become convinced she is not worthy than you have plenty of time to make your objections known to your senators. We expect a USSC Justice to listen to all the evidence before issuing a judgement, why aren't we willing to do the same?