Supreme Revenge: Jeff Flake (interview)
Synopsis
Jeff Flake met with Merrick Garland, a moderate Supreme Court nominee, before ultimately voting to confirm Brett Kavanaugh amid significant political pressure.
Synopsis
Jeff Flake, a former senator from Arizona, recounts his experiences during the contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. He reflects on Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony and his notable encounter with activists in an elevator, who urged him to delay the vote. Flake discusses his decision to broker a deal for a one-week postponement and explains the political pressures that influenced his eventual vote to confirm Kavanaugh. The conversation reveals Flake's internal struggles amid a critical moment in American politics.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Jeff Flake's perspective on the Garland nomination.
- Find out why McConnell chose to block Garland's hearing.
- Meet Merrick Garland, a moderate choice in a polarized era.
- Discover the implications of partisanship on judicial nominations.
Did You Know
- Mitch McConnell announced the Republicans would not hold a vote on Scalia's replacement immediately after his death in 2016.
- Jeff Flake noted that Merrick Garland would have likely received 98 to 100 votes in the 1990s.
- Flake advocated for bringing Merrick Garland's nomination forward in September/October 2016.
- Flake expressed that the decision to block Garland would not help the Senate's treatment of presidential nominees.
- Flake believed McConnell's strategy would rally the Republican base for the upcoming election.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was Mitch McConnell's announcement after Justice Scalia's death?
Mitch McConnell announced that the Republicans would wait and not hold a hearing for a Supreme Court nominee.
What was Jeff Flake's opinion on Merrick Garland's nomination?
Jeff Flake believed Merrick Garland was a moderate choice who would have received significant bipartisan support in the past.
What did Jeff Flake advocate for regarding Merrick Garland as the election approached?
As the election approached, Jeff Flake advocated for bringing Merrick Garland's nomination forward, believing that a future nominee from a Democratic president would likely be less mainstream.
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