Today’s Confirmation Hearing Illuminated Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Superb Qualifications, As Well As Democrats’ Baseless Arguments Concerning Precedent And Their Plans For Court Packing
TODAY, JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT MADE CLEAR HER DEEP BELIEF IN THE RULE OF LAW AND PROMISED TO FAITHFULLY DISCHARGE HER DUTIES AS A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
- Today marked the first day of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Judge Amy Coney Barrett today testified that she believes “deeply in the rule of law and the place of the Supreme Court in our nation.”
- Judge Barrett: If confirmed, “I pledge to faithfully & impartially discharge my duties.”
- Judge Barrett: “Policy decisions & value judgements of government must be made by the political branches.”
- Judge Barrett: “‘Americans of all backgrounds deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our constitution and laws as they are written,’ Judge Amy Coney Barrett says in her opening remarks.
DURING TODAY’S NOMINATION HEARINGS, JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT WAS PRAISED FOR HER OUTSTANDING QUALIFICATIONS AND FITNESS TO SERVE ON THE SUPREME COURT
- NBC News’ Pete Williams: Wide agreement that Judge Barrett is “qualified” for the Supreme Court.
- FNC’s MacCallum: Judge Barrett received “profound,” “personal,” “glowingly professional” endorsement.
- Sen. Lindsay Graham: Judge Barrett is in a “category of excellence,” and has the qualifications to be on the Supreme Court.
- Sen. Graham: “I think you’re a great choice by the President.”
- Sen. Chuck Grassley: “Judge Barrett’s service reflects an exceptional intellect…deep commitment.”
- Sen. Grassley: “Republicans are following the Constitution and the precedent," while Democrats are ignoring both.
- Sen. John Cornyn on Barrett: “Your stellar character, credentials, & body of work as a judge” are evident.
- Sen. Ted Cruz: “On any measure, Judge Barrett’s credentials are impeccable”
- Sen. Marsha Blackburn to Judge Barrett: “You will be an intellectual powerhouse on the Supreme Court.”
- Sen. Blackburn: Judge Barrett is a “successful female legal superstar…highly regarded” by all.”
- Sen. Todd Young: Judge Barrett is a “brilliant jurist…carefully weighs the facts.”
JUDGE BARRETT WAS ALSO PRAISED FOR BALANCING HER SUCCESSFUL LEGAL CAREER WITH THE DEMANDS OF BEING A MOTHER TO SEVEN CHILDREN
- Judge Barrett: “I’m used to being in a group of 9, my family, nothing is more important to me”
- CNN’s Poppy Harlow: Judge Barrett’s perspective as a mother “really matters.”
- Anchor for ABC Washington, Anna-Lysa Gayle: “Amy Barrett’s story is impressive. To balance being a mom of 7, and a judge, is not an easy job.”
WHILE JUDGE BARRETT RECEIVED RESOUNDING PRAISE, DEMOCRATS WERE EXCORIATED FOR THEIR UNCONSTITUTIONAL PUSH TO PACK THE COURT AND THEIR UNFOUNDED ATTACKS ON BARRETT’S FAITH AND JUDICIAL PRECEDENT
- Republican Senators and members of the media excoriated Democrats for their unconstitutional demands to pack the Supreme Court if Barrett is confirmed:
- Today, Senators Schumer and Hirono both refused to deny that court packing would be on the agenda of a Democrat Senate.
- MSNBC called out the Biden Campaign saying asking about court packing is “not hypothetical for the guy who wants to be President.”
- Sen. Ben Sasse slammed Democrats for court packing: they would be “destroying the system.”
- Democrats were likewise condemned for their attacks on Barrett’s faith and intimations it would affect her decision-making as a Supreme Court Justice:
- Sen. Cornyn: I “remain concerned” about Democrats continuing attacks on Judge Barrett’s faith.
- ABC’s Terry Moran calls out Democrats for questioning Judge Barrett’s faith: It’s “Alien really to our tradition.”
- Sen. Hawley: Democrats are attempting to bring back “the days of the religious test,” it “must stop.”
- Multiple times, Democrats’ false arguments on judicial nomination history and precedent were put straight by Republicans and members of the media:
- During the hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz deconstructed the Democrats’ false claims on judicial nomination history & precedent.
- Sen Ernst: Democrats are trying to “undermine, coerce, & confuse the American people” about Judge Barrett.
- Sen. Crapo: “The Senate is today exercising its duty” according to historical precedent.
- Politico’s Blake Hounshell: “Democrats today are complaining about the ‘rushed process’ of Barrett’s confirmation. But it’s not as if they’d seriously consider her if the process were drawn out. C’mon man.”
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