Justice Gorsuch was confirmed to the Supreme Court after a relatively quick and seamless confirmation process. Much went into this process, however, and even though these hearings have become more or less a formality, they are a process that involves much preparation and an extensive time commitment. Justice Gorsuch’s answers to questions were prototypical of…
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What Recent SCOTUS Confirmations Tell Us About the Gorsuch Hearings
Supreme Court confirmation hearings involve much pomp and circumstance. Recent nominees including Gorsuch (thus far) shy away from directly answering substantive policy questions, generally resorting to the retort that they do not wish to speak on issues that might come before the Court. For the senators, part of the confirmation game is strategic. Prior to…
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