And the United States senate and perhaps the most acute is the role of policy preferences. It is the job of the senate to pursue her policy preferences. In fact it would be a dereliction of duty for her to put policy goals aside. By contrast it is the job of a judge to resist her policy preferences. It would be a dereliction of duty for her to give into them. Federal judges dont stand for election, but have no basis for claiming that their preferences reflect those of the people. This separation of duty from political preference is what makes the judiciary distinct among the 3 branches of government. A judge declares independence not only from congress and the president but also from the private beliefs that might otherwise move her, it captures the essence of the judicial duty, rule of law must always control. My fellow americans, we still work for you. It is your constitution that establishes the rule of law. The oath that i have solemnly taken tonight means at its core that i will d
Painful recession. Were not interested in negotiating on those terms because its not in the best interest of the American People. Im pleased that weve been joined by the distinguished representative from the great state of california, let me now yield time to representative barbara lee. Mr. Lee thank you very much. First let me thank you, both congressman jeffries and congress mrman horsford, for your tremendous leadership, your vigilance and your diligence. And we appreciate your conducting these special orders to make sure that the American People know the truth about whats taking place here in washington, d. C. Ms. Lee also i have to salute our chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, the gentlelady from ohio, congresswoman marcia fudge, for her leadership and he suring that the entire member the entire Congressional Black Caucus continues to be the conscience of the congress. Here we are 14 days into the Tea Party Republican shutdown and three days away from the Party Republican go
History ever to serve on the bench. Live Team Coverage tonight on the president s nomination, richard and willington that there were. Kristin fisher in pennsylvania for the president will hold a rally tonight. Chad on capitol hill david and the Supreme Court. First, john roberts. Outside the white house. A real opportunity for president to ideologically flip a seat on the Supreme Court. President trump has the opportunity here now to solidify if shes confirmed, a conservative majority on the Supreme Court despite the fact chief Justice John Roberts as an occasional swing vote. President became a fan of Amy Coney Barrett for the seventh Circuit Court of appeals in 20 2017. He thought she showed toughness when she faced poignant questions. Today the president is thrilled to nominate her for the highest court in the land. Listen. It is my honor to nominate one of our nations most brilliant and gifted legal mind to the Supreme Court. Shes a woman of unparalleled achievements, towering inte
And thats notn, a all. This is truly significant. 17 other states, including missouri, alabama, arkansas, florida, indiana, kansas, louisiana, and many others filing a brief with the u. S. Supreme court, and by the way, many are expected to ask to join the case in support of what would then become a landmark Supreme Courtha case. Lets be clear. No states attorney general, youve got to understand politics here, whatever put their name or reputation on the line over a case that lacks merit on the law or without a strong constitutional basis. Definitely not 17 attorneys general. That is what happened, 18 total when you include texas. No matter what political alliances they have or dont have. We will have an important analysis. Lara trump, Kayleigh Mcenany, reince priebus. Also, hand of tonight into congressman Eric Swalwells former relationship with what appears to be, yep, a chinese spy. Why is he on the Intelligence Committee . And straight ahead, a full report on new a legal troubles r
Im not obligated on the pledge. I was just elected. The only thing im honoring is the oath that i take that ive sworn in in january. That is the sound of cracks forming in Grover Norquists facade. Hes the guy who gets republicans to sign a pledge that they will never ever under any circumstances raise taxes. But with the fiscal cliff looming, theres a growing consensus that taxes may have to go up. Norquist said those who reneged would pay a price. Would you target some of them . We would certainly highlight who has kept their commitment and who hasnt. Fortunately for grover, but unfortunately for those who want everyone to contribute their fair share there are plenty of republicans caught in the pass, plenty who cant accept that president obama won reelection there are some republicans who recognize they did lose and that new revenue new tax revenue will have to be part of any deficit deal. I noticed Mitch Mcconnells talked about tax rates. Hes going to insist that tax rates not go an