Sahil Kapur

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

One thing this hearing captures is how much more effective the right is with language re: courts. The last GOP nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, openly embraced “originalism” and “textualism.” What’s the liberal equivalent? There doesn’t seem to be one. KBJ is resisting all labels. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 22, 2022

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"I believe the constitution is fixed in its meaning. I believe it's appropriate to look at the original intent, original public meaning of the words." But she says "there are times" that's not enough and judges must look at history, structure and existing circumstances. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 22, 2022

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KBJ observes that the Supreme Court has essentially embraced "the originalist perspective," citing Antonin Scalia as a major proponent of this, as its prevailing approach to jurisprudence. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 22, 2022