I don't see a whole lot of difference between Reagan's groundbreaking nomination of a woman to the Supreme Court, after he made the commitment to do so, and Joe Biden's groundbreaking potential nomination of a black female jurist to the Supreme Court after he made a similar commitment.
It's fair to note, IMO, that black jurists, especiall…
I don't see a whole lot of difference between Reagan's groundbreaking nomination of a woman to the Supreme Court, after he made the commitment to do so, and Joe Biden's groundbreaking potential nomination of a black female jurist to the Supreme Court after he made a similar commitment.
It's fair to note, IMO, that black jurists, especially female black jurists, are often overlooked entirely in the nomination process. Which is what makes spotlighting them stand out.
Given that more than half our population is female, and we're fast becoming a majority minority country, it shouldn't be cause for pearl clutching when a president looks at the high court and sees a lack of diversity, both racial and ideological. Despite the performative temper tantrums on the right.
Finally, I don't recall hearing alarmist charges of 'identity politics' when nearly all of Donald Trump's nominees to the federal bench, including SCOTUS, were white. Maybe, just maybe, it's possible that President Biden is looking for highly qualified judicial nominees who happen to be black. That's not a bad a thing. And like VP Harris, it would be another history-making choice. These women have earned the right to consideration.
That makes me proud. As an American. And as a woman.
We're in complete agreement. This isn't a box checking exercise. That said, the alleged short list I've seen includes nothing but highly qualified and experienced judges and lawyers.
I don't see a whole lot of difference between Reagan's groundbreaking nomination of a woman to the Supreme Court, after he made the commitment to do so, and Joe Biden's groundbreaking potential nomination of a black female jurist to the Supreme Court after he made a similar commitment.
It's fair to note, IMO, that black jurists, especially female black jurists, are often overlooked entirely in the nomination process. Which is what makes spotlighting them stand out.
Given that more than half our population is female, and we're fast becoming a majority minority country, it shouldn't be cause for pearl clutching when a president looks at the high court and sees a lack of diversity, both racial and ideological. Despite the performative temper tantrums on the right.
Finally, I don't recall hearing alarmist charges of 'identity politics' when nearly all of Donald Trump's nominees to the federal bench, including SCOTUS, were white. Maybe, just maybe, it's possible that President Biden is looking for highly qualified judicial nominees who happen to be black. That's not a bad a thing. And like VP Harris, it would be another history-making choice. These women have earned the right to consideration.
That makes me proud. As an American. And as a woman.
The candidates he is looking at seem very qualified. So as long as the person is qualified, I don't see a problem.
Couldn't agree more.
Totally agree. As long as the nominees are highly qualified, I have no problem with restricting the pool to black women.
We're in complete agreement. This isn't a box checking exercise. That said, the alleged short list I've seen includes nothing but highly qualified and experienced judges and lawyers.