conservatives embraced the society. >> very moneyed interest are pouring funds into the federalist society. >> then in 1987 a seismic event turned the federalist society into a conservative juggernaut. ronald reagan nominated a founding member to the supreme court, judge robert boric. >> the boric battle was such a big defining moment in america. >> starting with justice linguist. >> back then they were brief and tame affairs. >> you were a competent judge capable of being a functioning justice, you would get confirmed. >> the boric confirmation changed that. >> john bork should be immediately confirmed. >> the right thought bork would be a shoe in. he was a scholar and appeals court judge. >> so well respected and thought of in the legal academy, there would be no problem getting him confirmed.