Watch live President Trump’s choice for Supreme Court. NBC News reports that the choice will be Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh has a solid reputation and is considered an establishment conservative.
USA Daily Chronicles on Kavanaugh:
“Here’s a brief outline of Judge Kavanaugh’s experience:
“Federal Judicial Service:
“Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
“Nominated by George W. Bush on January 25, 2006, to a seat vacated by Laurence H. Silberman. Confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 2006, and received commission on May 30, 2006.
“Education:
“Yale College, B.A., 1987
“Yale Law School, J.D., 1990
“Professional Career:
“Law clerk, Hon. Walter K. Stapleton, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1990-1991
“Law clerk, Hon. Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1991-1992
“Attorney, Office of the Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice, 1992-1993
“Law clerk, Hon. Anthony M. Kennedy, Supreme Court of the United States, 1993-1994
“Associate independent counsel, Whitewater investigation, 1994-1997, 1998
“Private practice, 1997-1998, 1999-2001
“Associate counsel, President George W. Bush, 2001-2003; senior associate counsel, 2003
“Assistant to the president and staff secretary, President George W. Bush, 2003-2006”
In spite of the fact Kavanaugh was a more reasonable candidate compared to others, most liberals seem to be dismissing him as “dangerous” and “unacceptable.” It promises to be a lively confirmation process.
Here’s that announcement: