The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the Kavanaugh nomination even though millions of pages of documents from his White House tenure have not been released.
The Judiciary Committee is conducting a hearing without knowing basic facts about the nominee’s record.
Having these documents is vital. It is even more important for Kavanaugh, whose record indicates a disturbing and expansive views on presidential power.
His writings speak for themselves: “Congress should give back to the President the full power to act when he believes that a particular independent counsel is ‘out to get him.’” - Judge Kavanaugh
“[T]he President should have absolute discretion (necessarily influenced, of course, by congressional and public opinion) whether and when to appoint an independent counsel.” - Judge Kavanaugh
“It makes no sense at all to have an independent counsel looking at the conduct of the President.” - Judge Kavanaugh
“The indictment and trial of a sitting President, moreover, would cripple the federal government, rendering it unable to function with credibility in either the international or domestic arenas.” - Judge Kavanaugh
Individuals close to the President are under active investigation. His campaign manager has been convicted on eight counts. His personal attorney has pleaded guilty.
If he were confirmed to the Supreme Court, Judge Kavanaugh could find himself ruling on critical issues of presidential power and executive privilege.
Under these circumstances, it is even more important to have these documents.
