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Last year, Brett Kavanaugh wrote this thoughtful book review in @lawfareblog. lawfareblog.com/congress-and-p…
Back in 2014, Lawfare also ran audio of this discussion he and I had with Judge John Bates.
lawfareblog.com/judges-brett-k…
I have known Brett a long time—in a number of different capacities. I will have a lot to say about his nomination in the coming days. For now, I will just say that he is a scholarly and thoughtful judge, a genuinely ecumenical thinker, and an extremely fine person.
In the current political climate, that may not count for much. But it still counts for a lot in my book.
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#Kavanaugh tweet storm beginning now:

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Today’s confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is the most significant judicial victory for conservatives of my lifetime. All conservatives should thank @SenMajLdr & @ChuckGrassley for their extraordinary leadership through a grueling battle.

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