Judicial Confirmation Hearing Has ‘You’re No Justice Jackson’ Moment
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, former Ohio Solicitor General Benjamin Flowers was questioned about the 2020 election results, leading to a notable comparison with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed frustration with Flowers' evasive responses, stating, 'You’re no Justice Jackson.' The hearing highlighted differing perspectives on judicial nominees' roles in political discussions, particularly regarding election outcomes.
- ▪The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to confirm Benjamin Flowers for a vacancy on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- ▪Senator Richard Blumenthal pressed Flowers on the 2020 election results, referencing Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's previous responses.
- ▪Chairman Chuck Grassley defended Jackson's stance that judicial nominees should not comment on political debates regarding election results.
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