I am genuinely shocked that @bensasse and other nominal conservatives will vote to put a partisan boor on the Supreme Court. I am bewildered, even. As a former Conservative MP, let me say that in Britain we would never approve such a man. Never.
Conservatives, and I bleed blue (in the UK that’s the conservative color) are supposed to respect and revere institutions. Culturally we see our party as a guardian of heritage and tradition. We would never approve a gambling, partisan, shouting, emotional hack to the Court.
We as legislators, were we in the GOP’s position, would say to the President “sir, try again. Not voting for this shouty clown Kavanaugh.” You go talk to the whips, pass it up channels. There is no rush for the GOP. Easy aye vote on Gorsuch. Just give us another nominee.
An example: @David_Cameron tried to pass an awful piece of legislation that would have destroyed the House of Lords and ruined our tradition of government. I was a very loyal Eurosceptic Conservative. I voted against. Conservatives should defend institutions. GOP failed here.
I supported @David_cameron and was not a rebel but I defended the institution of the Lords when push came to shove. @bensasse @jeffflake both know #Kavanaugh is petty and partisan. They are failing SCOTUS if they put him on that court over a new, seemly nominee. Come on, sirs!
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