Kavanaugh is the best possible nomination for Trump–and America
Lane Koch, Associate Writer
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After the protest-littered Senate Judiciary Committee hearings last week that tested the stoicism of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and more than a few senators on both sides of the aisle, the nominee appears to be headed for a confirmation.
The hearing was an intense review with potential cases, personal opinions, and often monologue questioning.
But once the smoke cleared one thing was certain— Kavanaugh is a great nominee for Trump and possibly the American public.
Good for Trump: Party Support
Despite Republicans holding the majority party, President Trump’s time in office has been anything but smooth sailing. The president’s personality along with his campaign ridicule of both sides of the aisle have not gained him any friends within DC’s politicians.
There has even been contention within his own staff, with a turnover rate matching that of a risky restaurant startup.
Kavanaugh, 53, is a Catholic family man and former aide for President G.W. Bush. He is well known in conservative crowds and is an originalist in the context of the constitution, like that of the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
Kavanaugh is essentially as conservative establishment as it gets, and someone the party can support regardless of who nominated him.
Good for Trump: Deregulation Views
Kavanaugh has a long judging history of deregulation and his opposition of government overreach. Whether regarding the EPA or even the judicial branch itself, the president’s nominee appeals to his republican base.
He is also a potential vote for Trump if certain issues arise as Trump continues to work in deregulating large areas of the financial sector.
Also, because of his views on limited government and separation of powers, he might even decide that the Supreme Court cannot deliberate on the topic at all.
Good for the Public: Fair
But not all Kavanaugh’s views are good for the President. Some will serve the public well.
During the hearings, he was asked his views on several hot button issues and he always answered with examples of precedents in past court cases.
Despite going through, what felt like to the viewer, rounds of interrogation he refused to give an expansive view on his beliefs other than his past record. He answered to questions on Roe v. Wade stating that it has been affirmed through countless precedents.
Being a devout catholic his personal faith did not lead him to vote one way or the other. He is a by-the-book type of guy.
Good for Public: No one above the law
Kavanaugh’s views on presidential powers are unclear, but his views on checking a president once they have crossed that line are evident. Kavanaugh helped author the Starr Report that led to the impeachment of Bill Clinton.
And with impeachment talks in the air it doesn’t hurt to have someone familiar with the process.
With Republican control of the Senate, Kavanaugh’s confirmation is certain. And though the role of the Supreme Court in the near future is ambiguous, the role of Kavanaugh in the group is not. He will in his own words, have a “backbone”—no matter the issue.
