Jacksonville — Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of Brett Kavanaugh as the nominee for Supreme Court Justice reaction came from across the board.
While only Senators will be voting to confirm the pick, Florida lawmakers and leaders gave their thoughts on the president’s pick. Both Democrats and Republicans had expectations they hope the judge fufills.
I look forward to meeting with Judge Kavanaugh to discuss his views on several issues such as protecting women's rights, guaranteeing access to health care for those with pre-existing conditions & protecting the right to vote, just to name a few. I’ll make my decision after that.
— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) July 10, 2018
Senator Marco Rubio, sent out a statement calling Kavanaugh, “ a qualified, mainstream jurist” adding he’s pleased with the nomination.
“My decision on whether to ultimately support Kavanaugh’s nomination will be based on his commitment to original intent, judicial restraint, and the understanding that the Supreme Court is a ‘trier of law’ appellate court and not a ‘trier of fact’ trial court. This is critically important because too many in the federal judicial system today believe it is appropriate for judges to craft new policies and rights instead of interpreting and defending the Constitution as written.
“Regrettably, Senate Democrats made up their minds to oppose this nomination long before tonight’s announcement. I would remind them that just over a year-and-a-half ago the American people elected the president and a Republican-controlled Senate. Nevertheless, I am hopeful for a fair and thorough confirmation process as the Senate carefully examines and deliberates Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.”
The gold standard for a Supreme Court appointment on the current court is Clarence Thomas, who is a faithful constitutionalist, possesses the ability to articulate key principles in a compelling fashion and has a backbone made of steel.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 10, 2018
Faithfully applying the Constitution will inevitably cause one to butt heads with the legal intelligentsia and elite media, both of which are solidly left wing and advocate judicial legislating under the guise of a “living constitution.”
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 10, 2018
With nomination of Kavanaugh, it's clear @POTUS has selected someone who understands Constitution & can apply constitutional principles in persuasive way. Whether Kavanaugh will be a fearless defender of Constitution in mold of Justice Thomas remains to be seen. Let’s hope so!
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 10, 2018
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