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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWe don't even need to look at Barrett's record
For me, the very fact that, with only 4 years experience as a judge, and knowledge of what happened with Merrick Garland, and RBGs final words, that she would even ACCEPT a nomination under these circumstances is in of itself disqualifying.
It shows she does not appreciate the gravity of the position she is being offered and is motivated only by her own ambitions , not justice.
COLGATE4
(14,732 posts)She was a Law Professor at Notre Dame for more than 20 years. She has already demonstrated that she has the technical ability to be a justice. The problem with her is her over the top conservative ideology which is inconsistent with many of the constitutional protections we enjoy. She should be attacked on her legal beliefs, not as being unready for the job.
Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)GeorgeGist
(25,320 posts)COLGATE4
(14,732 posts)with a catholic fanaticism. More than enough to worry us.
Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)FBaggins
(26,732 posts)Zero appellate court experience (in fact, no judicial experience at all). A single year as Solicitor General
Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)Obama's nominee...w may not be able to stop her, but make them pay.