Senator Kennedy Grills Judicial Nominee on Political Bias and Judicial Integrity

In a heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana questions a judicial nominee about their past articles and political statements. The exchange covers topics such as gender laws, judicial diversity, and the nominee’s involvement with Girls Inc. Watch as Senator Kennedy challenges the nominee on whether their political beliefs will influence their judicial decisions. This video provides a compelling look at the intersection of politics and the judiciary.

 

This blog post provides a detailed overview of the key moments and quotes from the hearing.

Key Points from the Hearing:

1. Opening Remarks:

   • Senator Kennedy thanks Senator Butler and the chairman before addressing the judge directly.

2. Questioning the Judge’s Honesty:

   • Kennedy accuses the judge of not being honest, which the judge denies.

3. Articles and Opinions:

   • March 8, 2017, Time Magazine Article: Kennedy quotes the judge’s article titled “Gender Laws Are at Odds with Science,” discussing the burden on the judiciary when laws are based on biological gender.
   • October 13, 2020, The Atlantic Article: Kennedy references another article where the judge criticized the lack of diversity in judicial nominees during President Trump’s tenure.
   • July 31, 2020, San Francisco Daily Journal Article: Kennedy mentions an article where the judge allegedly advocated for judges’ rights to attend protests, which the judge denies.

4. Girls Inc. Involvement:

   • Kennedy questions the judge about their involvement with Girls Inc., including a significant financial contribution and the organization’s definition of “girls.”

5. Political Beliefs and Judicial Opinions:

   • Kennedy challenges the judge on whether their political beliefs would influence their judicial decisions. The judge asserts that they have always put the law above personal beliefs.

Memorable Quotes from Senator Kennedy:

• “Well, we all may be poor under President Biden, but we’re not stupid.”
• “Do you also believe in Bigfoot? Do you believe in the tooth fairy?”
• “Your articles are as long as King Kong’s arm.”

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