Fulfilling Trump’s Promise: Barrett’s Rise to Top Court
THE ISSUE: The Senate’s confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
The promise from the women’s liberation movement to American women was that they can, in fact, “have it all.” Today, that promise has been fulfilled with the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (“It’s Official: ACB is A-OK,” Oct. 27).
For the first time, a woman with school-aged children will have a seat on the highest court of the land. This historical moment was due, in no small part, to the tenacious fighting of liberal Democrats who spearheaded the liberation movement.
Why, then, are they not celebrating? Why did they oppose the nomination of such a qualified woman? Why do they now condemn the very result that they have fought so fiercely to achieve over the last 50 years? Their answer is Trump. Jack Kaufman
Naples, Fla.
It’s official. Amy Coney Barrett is now a justice. It is without question a great day for America, except for the 47 Democrats who voted “no” to her confirmation.
Sen. Chuck Schumer stated: “This is the darkest day for the Senate.”
Newsflash to Schumer: The darkest day for the Senate was the day that he was elected.
Peter Gryzmolowicz
Orleans, Mass.
Interesting how everyone emphasizes a balanced court as opposed to an independent court.
It is clear that Republicans nominate independent judges, whereas Democrats typically nominate loyal liberals.
The function of the court is not to balance a populist tightrope but to determine constitutionality. The function of the legislature is to make law.
No worries. We are in good hands with Barrett. All is never lost. Should a decision be overturned, then Congress simply has to actually work, like the rest of us. This can be a good thing.
Packing the courts by adding partisan judges will only relieve Congress of doing their duty. How lazy.
Deirdre Harvey
Valley Stream
Rushing Judge Barrett through the confirmation process, just days before the presidential election, was not the most ideal situation.
But because Barrett will bring skill, humility and grace to the Supreme Court, along with her over-the-top qualifications, I find it difficult to hold the untimely confirmation against her.
For some senators, it may have been a tough call of conscience, as their heads and hearts competed for justification. But if Barrett had not been confirmed, it would have been a major loss for the court. JoAnn Lee Frank
Clearwater, Fla.
Elections have consequences. I strongly believe that one of the main reasons why the Republi
cans were united behind Trump in 2016 is because of the Supreme Court.
Trump has fulfilled his election promise of appointing conservative, textualist and originalist justices. From Neil Gorsuch to Brett Kavanaugh to now Barrett, this current Supreme Court is now the most originalist it’s been in decades.
I want to congratulate 48-year-old Barrett on being the youngest female appointed to the Supreme Court. I am very impressed with her intellect and her recollection under hours of drilling.
Liberals want the judiciary to legislate for them. Judges aren’t confirmed to legislate. They’re there to follow the Constitution.
Teddylee Gray St. Ann, Jamaica
How shameful were the Democrats, led by Sen. Schumer, to boycott the committee vote on Barrett’s nomination?
She handled all their attack questions with great aplomb, class and dignity. As a past college professor, I would even say that she “schooled” all the Democrats.
One question asked by Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono was especially shameful and disgraceful. She should be censured and hopefully get voted out of office.
Trump is a businessman, not a politician, and simply delivers results. He keeps his word and now will have named one-third the Supreme Court justices in the first four years.
We need the president elected for another term, and I’m confident of his success. David J. Smith
Stamford, Conn.