Not in recent history has there been more vivid proof that elections matter than with the 52-48 near party-line confirmation Monday evening of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. Barrett was sworn in by Associated Justice Clarence Thomas during an event at the White House, and Chief Justice John […]
Senate Judiciary Advances Barrett Nomination; Disgruntled Dems Pout Out
Despite dramatics from disgruntled Democrats who boycotted Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, majority Republicans led by Chairman Lindsey Graham unanimously sent the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate for confirmation. The final vote is slated for next Monday, Oct. 26, the 139th anniversary of the famed Gunfight […]
Senate Judiciary Meets Thursday; Vote on Barrett Looming?
Fox News is reporting that the Senate Judiciary Committee will meet again this Thursday, Oct. 22 “to consider” Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court a week after committee Democrats tried everything they could to make the judge commit to how she might decide cases, all to no avail. Judge Barrett would […]
Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Would Free Second Amendment
An article appearing at the Heritage Foundation’s website offers perhaps the clearest explanation of what confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court could mean for restoring the Second Amendment, and explains why the gun prohibition lobby and Capitol Hill Democrats are so terrified. Written by Amy Swearer, a legal fellow at […]
While Senate Grills Judge Barrett, Chicago Murders Keep Climbing
As the Senate Judiciary Committee started grilling Judge Amy Coney Barrett Tuesday, Fox News was reporting that murders in Chicago have jumped more than 200 over the same period last year, and there are still more than two full months before the year ends. Fox referred to Chicago Police Department data as of Oct. […]
Barrett Bashing Begins; Dems Determined to Delay, Derail
It’s all polite and delivered with a common voice of concern, but Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee making opening statements clearly aimed at casting doubt on her ability to make rulings on abortion, health care and gun rights due to her Catholicism and conservatism are signaling their strong opposition to confirming Judge Amy Coney […]