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People vote for elected officials based on what they say they will and won't do. Likewise, the Senate votes on a SCOTUS nominee based on what he or she says when questioned. If the person in question lies, they misrepresent the manner in which they will serve.
Ginsberg should have answered the questions, but likewise there shouldn't have been such political bullshit going on in the Senate. I love Ginsberg. I agree with a lot of her politics, but I worry that she brings her politics to the bench.
This is why I take issue with political parties. Labeling something you are evokes allegiance. It makes one less likely to disagree with those who use the same label. That's dangerous.
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