New York congressional representatives respond to Supreme Court nomination along party lines
In
"All the conservatives have been appointed by Republican presidents and all the liberals have been appointed by Democratic presidents," said
Historically,
But now,
"We live in a deeply partisan era," he said. "There is no reason the court will be an exception."
If confirmed by the
"He's no Kennedy,"
"
Despite his experience and relative moderation compared to the current conservative justices -- historically some of the most conservative
"If he is confirmed, he would tip the court even more against labor rights, women's rights and civil rights," said
"In selecting
The future of Roe v. Wade, and abortion rights more broadly, is the major question, given
"If anyone believes that
"I don't know if anybody knows outright if Roe will be overturned,"
In this, and in many other areas, there is no question
"It will be an issue of what kind of conservative he turns out to be,"
Without being able to see him in action, however, and in light of
"I strongly oppose this nomination, and I urge all New Yorkers to join me,"
Without a majority in the
"It really depends on the American people,"
For
"It seems highly unlikely he'll be rejected by the
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