‘The voters of this country should be heard,” Joe Biden said this weekend as he exhorted Senate Republicans to block a vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. That might be clever messaging—who doesn’t want voters to be heard? But there’s one problem: Unlike Mr. Trump and Senate Republicans, Mr. Biden has given so few details about his Supreme Court vision that voters are left guessing at what a vote for him means for the judiciary.
Start with appointments. Mr. Biden has resisted naming individuals he’d consider for the Supreme Court, saying it would subject them to undue criticism. Fair enough—Mr. Trump’s practice of making his short-list public is not required of other candidates. But the absence of specifics raises a fair suspicion that he doesn’t want voters to know that his nominees would be well left of center.
Mr. Biden’s chief stated requirement for a Supreme Court appointee is based on race and gender, not judicial philosophy or qualifications. His website says he would appoint the first African-American woman to the Supreme Court. That’s his prerogative, but it doesn’t help voters concerned about the impact of the Court on their lives; race and gender are not a proxy for views of the law.
Given those requirements, legal observers have speculated that two women top his list: 44-year-old Justice Leondra Kruger of the California Supreme Court and 50-year-old federal district court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, whom President Obama reportedly vetted for Justice Scalia’s vacancy. Both have significant records, but by avoiding names Mr. Biden can please his base with race and gender symbolism and avoid a debate on the law.
Perhaps more important to voters is whether Mr. Biden would undermine the Court’s independence. The Supreme Court remains one of the more trusted American institutions, but Democrats in Congress are threatening to pack it with liberal Justices if the Senate confirms Mr. Trump’s nominee. “Nothing is off the table,” Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said this weekend.
opinion OBAMA SIENDO VICEPRESIDENTE JOE BIDEN MEDIANTE RAPIDO Y FURIOSO EN UNIÓN CON EL PRIAN ARMARON A LOS NARCOS PARA ASESINAR A LOS MEXICANOS. (OBAMA BEING VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN THROUGH FAST AND FURIOUS IN UNION WITH THE PRIAN THEY ARMED THE NARCOS TO MURDER THE MEXICANS)
opinion Give me a break. If you're searching for what kind of SCOTUS pick he would make, you're either 18 or you haven't been paying attention for 40 years. And if you ARE in either of those 2 categories, do us all a favor and stay home on election day.
opinion Hell no, he must be wearing diaper and in deep sleep at his nursing home basement
opinion You seem to be informed. Can you please spell out Trump’s health plan for voters? Oh wait there isn’t one!
opinion Thank You Joe Biden
opinion Just because he calls you fake does not mean that you have to pander. We all hope you call out his deceptions too. But, .....
opinion C'mon man. Does anyone have a larger record on this issue? Bork?
opinion Thanks for trying t make up a controversy. A vote for Biden is simply a vote to restore democracy.
opinion They will be constitutional and qualified that’s all I need. Damn how dumb do you think Democratic voters are?
opinion So we should just go along with trump since he is more clear? You guys are doing backflips and pretzel twists over there in the opinion/editorial room aren't you
opinion Why would he: he’s not the prez
opinion Anonymous sources provided this accounting of the day Joe Biden showed his list of proposed supreme court justices.
opinion Biden is an empty sock puppet to be later manipulated by steely-eyed radical left and corporate interests.
opinion Nope, not to me. I have no questions. I would now choose the most rabid left wing ideologue I could. Thanks senatemajldr for making it easy.
opinion Feckless
opinion Oh FFS.
opinion Joe Biden corruption
opinion JoeBiden silence on everything = no vote.
opinion Can we drop the pretense and proceed directly to “Please, for the Love of God Please Vote for Trump!!!WE BEG YOU!!!” writes The Editorial Board
opinion He is still waiting for the memo from AOC telling him which radical Marxist lunatic is approved by the far left goons now running the Democratic party.
opinion More WSJ nonsense. Biden chaired the senate judiciary committee for many years. If you don't know what his vision is, you haven't looked very hard. Open your eyes!
opinion He’s probably a little distracted by MoscowHunter
opinion Doesn't matter. Putin is picking SCOTUS judges and presidents now.
opinion I’m fine with that. He doesn’t have to do shit because Trump does it. Biden doing the opposite of what Trump does is a plus.
opinion Seriously WSJ If Biden wins he is not going to be running the country. The far left will be calling the shots.
opinion 'The SCOTUS remains one of the more trusted US institutions, but Dems in are threatening to pack it with liberal Justices if the Senate confirms Trump’s nominee.' Repubs are 'packing' now with conservatives! How is that any different?
opinion I used to think the WSJ was a serious newspaper but how wrong I was!
opinion Oh please... he’s at least respectful of mourning RBG before being a vulture like the Republicans
opinion It means Trump doesn't get to pick any more justices. That's what it means. That should be enough. VoteBlue2020 for national, state and local offices.
opinion You mean trolls, who can't even wait until she's buried don't know. We're just waiting to see how low they go this time.
opinion You can look at the Obama/Biden years for a pretty good idea I imagine. Believe it or not, campaigning on a list of Supreme Court picks is not normal and should not become it.
opinion What an irresponsible opinion. You’re smart enough to know that if he did release anything it would be weaponized by drumpf. We know it is a Black Woman & we trust JoeBiden so please do better.
opinion No, I’m not left guessing anything. Its not a priority. Because in normal circumstances, the candidates for supreme court would have to go through a hearing and be gauged based on those interviews. Not rushed through the process.
opinion Speaking of few details...how’s that Trump healthcare plan coming along? Any two weeks now I’m sure
opinion BS WSJ LIES
opinion Why is it that Joe Biden does not want scrutiny of any of his decisions or is it that he truly believes the Democrat voting base would be very unhappy with who he is picking either way they keep screaming the voters should know but not know his Choices
opinion if you say nothing it is HRC NoThankYOu!!
opinion Where's realDonaldTrump's HEALTHCARE PLAN! putinspawn wants to eliminate our pre-existing condition protections DURING A PANDEMIC! Millions more Americans now have a pre-existing conditions because of their covid infection. TrumpDeathCult CorruptGOP TrumpVirus COMPLICT
opinion Seriously this is just stupid, he's going appoint progressives it's that simple! The WSJ is sounding more like Fox News!
opinion BS
opinion he cant put out any solid positions because he is still currying donation$ and does not want any corporation to feel excluded.
opinion He’s waiting to be told what it is
opinion He's not president yet. Waste of energy on hypothetical.
opinion This is total crap and you would vote for this guy. There insane. Any American expects more and should.
opinion Biden's vision.
opinion and no one cares.
opinion I can do your data entry job accurately. Please find on Fiverr. Dataentry Fiverr
opinion Is that really the worst photo of JoeBiden that you can find, opinion ? That may be the litmus test question you want, but I'd rather know about Spanky's tax returns. Where are the details about what 45 will do about Russian bounties and election attacks?
opinion They are not going to get rid of Biden!! He will throw up his arms and say! 'Come on man, I can't put up with this bullshit, I quit!'
opinion It's a Black woman who serves in the federal judiciary or in a high state court. That has to narrow down the list for you people.
opinion The same can be said for every topic of major importance
opinion Putin and his gang of republicans are now in charge of the selecting judges. But you arre worried about who Biden will choose? Putin/trump 2020 WSJ who are you for Putin or America?
opinion You’re getting a corrupt old senile racist 👇
opinion This article is smoke and mirrors. (sometimes a.k.a BS) There is no confusion about Biden’s preference for more open-minded, “liberal” judges. The did not, apparently, have anything interesting prepared to publish so they came up with this article.
opinion This election is about Trump and only Trump. People won’t vote FOR Biden, they will vote AGAINST Trump....as long as people can pretend Biden is a real candidate. Biden’s handlers know this and will keep him out of sight lest Biden’s mental decline become too apparent.
opinion Joe, take your time and dont give in or fall into the 'DANGEROUS GAME' trump is playing. Sorce facts, thoughtfully plan your speeches and stick to your key points please sir.
opinion Funny about the hand-wringing of Schumer et al, hoping we don't know the history. 29 nominations to SCOTUS have been made by presidents in election years. 19 times when Pres & Sen are same party, 17 confirmed. 10 times when Pres & Sen are diff parties, 2 confirmed.
opinion Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name
opinion WSJ no one votes in a presidential election thinking this is going to influence the judiciary. The Dems screwed up by not locking up on a Senate majority during the last elections and have only themselves to blame for that poor strategy!
opinion ...so you’re saying he’s a shitty candidate?
opinion Ruth Bader Ginsberg isn’t even in the ground yet. Calm down and have a heart.
opinion He doesn’t know, they haven’t told him yet.
opinion Well we can be pretty sure it’s not a list of unqualified Federalist Society cult members. Good enough for me
opinion Republican Senators have committed to seating an unnamed nominee
opinion opinion has been cranking up the hackery to eleventy five lately. Droopy Rupee has given his marching orders!
opinion Murdoch newspaper strikes again. Let's just say they won't be religious zealots like Trump's picks who want to enforce their religious beliefs on others. We have Separation of Church and State here. At least we did.
opinion No need to guess, just think about the people who are advising him, AOC and the squad, amongst others.
opinion Conservative media are just so, so dumb.
opinion No, we arent. Stupid people are always guessing, which maybe warrants a look in the mirror.
opinion Who are those 'voters'?
opinion From opinion: Joe Biden has given so few details about his Supreme Court vision that Trump voters are left guessing at what a win for him means for expanding the judiciary, writes The Editorial Board
opinion Wow, why should he share? He is not President. DAMNED if you do and DAMNED if you don’t.
opinion only if you're purposefully obtuse to drum up some sort of shiny object
opinion As previously indicated, there is no mystery here. Joe Biden will nominate leftwing ideologues who see the courts as the means toward their cultural & political ends regardless of the law or constitution.
opinion Maybe you should care more about the Coronavirus
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