It never ceases to amaze how Joe Biden repeatedly nominates grossly unqualified people to the federal judiciary. He’s long made it clear that he’s more interested in diversity than competence as he strives to make a historic number of “historic” nominations—the first fill-in-the-blank to serve a particular position and whatnot.
"Another Joe Biden judicial nominee has been exposed as completely unqualified for the position she’s been nominated for. Earlier this month, Biden nominated Robin M. Meriweather to be a judge on the Court of Federal Claims. This week, she got stumped by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) after being asked some simple questions about how the Court of Federal Claims works" . . .
. . ."“I know that, but what are they? What are the grounds? You said that the rules are identical to the Court of Federal Claims and Federal District Court. I’m not sure that’s accurate, but just tell me, what are the grounds for granting a new trial in the Court of Federal Claims?” Kennedy asked.
"At this point, Meriweather has already figured out that she’s in trouble and has continued to filibuster with long answers, perhaps to run out the clock and be rescued by a Democrat.
“ 'Senator, that is not an issue I have had occasion to consider before, despite my extensive civil experience and my familiarity not only with the federal rules of civil procedure but I’ve also reviewed the rules of the Court of Federal Claims. But if I were presented […] with that question, should I be confirmed, I would again consult the rules and follow the precedent.”
"However, Kennedy wasn’t falling for this answer and challenged her to name “one single ground for granting a new trial.' " . . .
"Does anyone really believe that Biden didn’t resolve to nominate a black woman to replace a black woman on that court, even if that meant nominating someone who clearly has no business being on that court?"
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