It is a stunningly reckless power play that could taint the Supreme Court’s legitimacy for decades. Because the GOP is incapable of putting democratic institutions and the rule of law above partisanship, the task of preserving the Supreme Court’s integrity falls to the nominee himself, Kavanaugh. If he is the judge of such sterling character as Republicans insist, he’ll do two things. Kavanaugh has the chance to return Supreme Court confirmations to the pre-tribalistic-food-fight era. When no Republican is living up to his or her oath, Kavanaugh could gain the country’s admiration and earn his place on the court.

Source: Washington Post August 24, 2018 17:37 UTC