Editorial: It's a mistake for NC's senators to reject Brown Jackson for Supreme Court justice
Thursday, March 31, 2022 -- A knowledgeable, well-abled, good person has been nominated to serve on the nation's Supreme Court. Our senators should follow their rhetoric and conscience - not their partisan political party dictates - and vote FOR Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Posted — UpdatedAs she’s already done twice before the U.S. Senate, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson demonstrated again she has knowledge, poise and temperament – even amid the most challenging of circumstances. This third time it is to gain a seat on United States Supreme Court.
“I’ve thought you’ve done a great job over the last two days,” Tillis told Brown Jackson. “I thought that you presented yourself well and there was a lot of pressure. That demonstrates a certain temperament or poise. … I just want to commend you, your family, your daughter who has been glowing every time you talk. And I appreciate your service.”
Though he should, it is unlikely that Tillis will reconsider his opposition to Brown Jackson. North Carolina’s other senator Richard Burr needs to set aside any reflexive partisanship and support her nomination. After all he promised independence and particularly since he’s not facing re-election this year should exercise it.
Her refusal to get into a discussion or debate over whether the high court should be expanded from its current nine members, is no reason to reject her. It’s not her issue and has nothing to do with her ability to sit on the court.
Tillis said he worries that Brown Jackson will “legislate from the bench instead of consistently following the Constitution.” Her repeated reply to such concerns: “I am committed to serving as an even-handed Supreme Court justice if I’m confirmed by this body,” Jackson said. “I have a record over the past decade that’s precisely how I’ve treated all of my cases. … My record demonstrates my impartiality.”
She’s backed President Donald Trump’s administration positions, including ruling the Department of Homeland Security could waive environmental laws to build a part of the border wall with Mexico.
There is NO argument over Brown Jackson’s ability to do the job – she’s recognized as highly qualified as even Tillis admits.
A knowledgeable, well-abled, good person has been nominated to serve on the nation’s Supreme Court.
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