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LARRY QUEEN's avatar

Irony of ironies, Robert Bork passed away while Obama was president. The Democrats could have filled that seat.

Instead, Kennedy lived a few years longer, resigned under Trump, and was replaced by… Kavanagh.

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LCarey Rowland's avatar

Erick, your concise reporting on the historical significance of these highest Court issues is amazing. Good job! in providing relevant facts and back story re the intense politics surrounding these very important Senatorial appointments.

During the Bork debacle, I wasn't paying attention. I never understood--until reading your synopsis here--what the big deal was. Likewise for the filibuster battle.

As a childhood Catholic who turned born again who turned radical centrist, I commend you for absolutely informing the public about these very important issues.

Keep up the good work.

Oh, and I do surmise that Judge Barrett's addition to the Supreme Court will be appropriate in the prospect of the immanent Biden administration. We will need a conservative court with Democrats running the country.

This present situation, both economically and politically, presents an eerie similarity to the 1930's . . . Hoover, Roosevelt, New Deal . . . Trump, Biden, Green New Deal.

One last thought: thank God for John Roberts who holds the Court, and in some ways this USA, together during these days of such intense political rancor.

God bless America!

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