Morning Jolt: Don’t Burn Your Political Bridges

On the menu today: The surprising but compelling argument that Brett Kavanaugh now represents the swing vote on the U.S. Supreme Court offers Democrats a hard, tough lesson on how their scorched-earth tactics tend to backfire; looking back at the Sotomayor hearing and how to oppose a nominee without smearing reputations; more questions about Biden's light schedule; and an invitation you won't want to miss.

Will Democrats Learn Anything from the Kavanaugh Confirmation Fight?

Greg Stohr of Bloomberg Law makes an observation that should stir deep regrets and recriminations across the American left:

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh remains anathema to many liberals. The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means he also may soon be their best hope to save abortion rights and Obamacare.

Kavanaugh, who prefers narrower rulings than some of his conservative colleagues, would find himself at the court's ideological center if President Donald Trump succeeds ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY September 24 2020 WITH JIM GERAGHTY September 24 2020 Don't Burn Your Political Bridges On the menu today: The surprising but compelling argument that Brett Kavanaugh now represents the swing vote on the U.S. Supreme Court offers Democrats a hard, tough lesson on how their scorched-earth tactics tend to backfire; looking back at the Sotomayor hearing and how to oppose a nominee without smearing reputations; more questions about Biden's light schedule; and an invitation you won't want to miss. Will Democrats Learn Anything from the Kavanaugh Confirmation Fight? Greg Stohr of Bloomberg Law makes an observation that should stir deep regrets and recriminations across the American left: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh remains anathema to many liberals. The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means he also may soon be their best hope to save abortion rights and Obamacare. Kavanaugh, who prefers narrower rulings than some of his conservative colleagues, would find himself at the court's ideological center if President Donald Trump succeeds ...   READ MORE

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