Will Democrats Ever Confirm A Republican SCOTUS Nominee Again?
The idea of an executive branch or SCOTUS nominee being confirmed by a Senate controlled by the opposing party may very well be dead.
Republicans Treated Merrick Garland Way Better Than Democrats Treated Brett Kavanaugh
Brett Kavanaugh takes his seat amid debates about the Supreme Court’s ‘legitimacy,’ with substantial portions of the population thinking he’s a rapist.
Democrats Go Full Authoritarian To Stop Brett Kavanaugh
Whatever happens to the Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats have normalized another illiberal position in their pretend crusade to save America from Donald Trump.
The Supreme Court Opening Isn’t About Trump, It’s About Mitch McConnell
If judges are a vindication of Trump, are they also a vindication of Mitch McConnell? And if so, does a good Supreme Court really compensate for a lousy Congress?
Democrats Only Have Themselves To Blame For Oiling The Path For Trump’s Second SCOTUS Pick
Democrats are trying to use Mitch McConnell’s 2016 political maneuvering against him, saying that the Senate should halt the nomination process until after the election.
Politicians Misuse Terms Like ‘Nuclear Option’ To Deceive Voters
Our discourse is full of rhetorical terms used to frighten or cajole the public in a given direction. But these words don’t mean what you think they mean.
The Democrats’ Crusade To End The Filibuster Finally Pays Off
It looks like Senate Democrats will block the nomination of Neil Gorsuch. It also means the end of the filibuster. Which is a shame.
It’s Time For Republicans To Embrace The Nuclear Option For Neil Gorsuch
They should follow the precedent Harry Reid set in 2013, and confirm Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with 51 votes instead of 60.
Here’s How Republicans Can Confirm Supreme Court Nominees Without The Nuclear Option
Senate Republicans can confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominees without using the filibuster-killing nuclear option. Here’s how.
Federalist Radio: Who Is Judge Neil Gorsuch?
Carrie Severino, chief counsel and policy director of the Judicial Crisis Network, joins Federalist Radio to discuss the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Vox Is Wrong. The Case For Supreme Court Term Limits Has Never Been Weaker
The Supreme Court was specifically designed to avoid almost every idea term-limit advocates think bolsters their arguments.
No, Senate Democrats Can’t Use The ‘Nuclear Option’ To Confirm Merrick Garland
Struggling to accept the consequences of electoral defeat, progressive activists are now desperately clinging to a wild conspiracy theory about how they can retain control of the Supreme Court.
Did Democrats Learn Anything From Their Attack On The Filibuster?
When Donald Trump, uninhibited by checks and balances, names his cabinet, be sure to thank Barack Obama, Harry Reid, and others who killed the filibuster.
Congress Has Refused To Confirm Supreme Court Justices Before, And Can Do It Again
Congress in 1866 was concerned about an unpopular, reactionary president using the Supreme Court to restrict the people’s rights. In 2017, we will likely find ourselves in a similar spot.
Hemingway: Hillary Clinton’s Supreme Court Comments Are Disturbing
‘We’re a nation of laws, not men. . . We have laws, and we apply them universally and equally for all people.’
How To Judge Merrick Garland’s Fitness For The Supreme Court
To truly merit a place on the Supreme Court—whether for Merrick Garland or someone else—the next appointee must understand the constitutional power he or she exercises.
A More Modern Constitution?
The showdown between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will spur many thoughtful people to rethink the structure of America’s basic political institutions.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Supreme Court ‘Deserves’ To Be Politicized
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Supreme Court nomination process deserved to be politicized, as the court has already made itself a political entity.
Mary Katharine Ham: ‘Welcome to Your World’ On Judicial Obstruction, Obama
Federalist senior writer Mary Katharine ham joined CNN this week in the wake of President Obama’s announcement of his pick for the Supreme Court.
Watch Harry Reid Say Republicans Should Follow SCOTUS Biden Rule
Harry Reid said he wishes Republicans would stick to the ‘Biden rule’ for President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination–meaning no confirmation hearings.
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