Amy Coney Barrett take the oath as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice at the White House from Justice Clarence Thomas as her husband, Jesse M. Barrett, holds the bible and President Donald Trump looks on. | whitehouse.gov
Amy Coney Barrett take the oath as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice at the White House from Justice Clarence Thomas as her husband, Jesse M. Barrett, holds the bible and President Donald Trump looks on. | whitehouse.gov
With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court — President Donald Trump's third appointment to the nine-member court — the reaction has been deeply divided along ideological lines.
Barrett replaces deceased liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was appointed during former President Bill Clinton's administration.
As to Barrett's actual qualifications to do the job now has, John Anglin, chairman of the Yancey County Republican Party, told the High Country Times that he sees no question that she is qualified.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was forced to answer disrespectful questions during her hearing.
| YouTube
"I feel she is a great selection to the U.S. Supreme Court," he told the High Country Times. "Her resume is impeccable."
As a conservative Christian, Anglin added that he is pleased to have a conservative woman as the court's newest addition.
Anglin said that there is no lawful reason to object to her selection but said those opposing her appointment's timing are being hypocritical because both parties in the Senate held confirmation votes under similar circumstances in the past.
The objections are nothing more than reflections of a win-at-any-cost attitude, he said.
"Democrats definitely do not like what Barrett stands for, so they did not wish her confirmed," Anglin told the High Country Times. "Additionally, they wanted to grandstand to make this an issue and hoped to somehow keep it from happening."
Ultimately, Anglin said he feels Democrat objections to Barrett's confirmation came down to two issues: abortion and the Affordable Care Act.
"I know many don't appreciate this course because of what happened with [Merrick] Garland, but if the Democrats had the majority of the Senate, Garland would be on the bench today," Anglin said. "I'm so pleased that President Trump has appointed now three Justices who will hopefully interpret law and not create it."
The Republican-controlled Senate rushed to appoint Barrett despite having said during such significant installations should not be made during a presidential election.
Alerts Sign-up