The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1421 - Justice Breyer Gets Out While The Getting’s Good
Jan 27, 2022
Justice Stephen Breyer's surprise retirement shakes up the political landscape as midterm elections approach. The podcast dives into President Biden's potential Supreme Court pick, emphasizing a black woman amid critiques of identity politics. Discussion unfolds on the contrast between judicial appointments based on qualifications versus race, and explores the Federal Reserve's looming interest rate hike. The cultural tug-of-war around COVID-19 responses highlights broader issues in public discourse.
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Breyer's Early Retirement
- The left is nervous about the 2022 midterms and Justice Breyer's potential replacement.
- They pressured Breyer to retire early to avoid a Republican-controlled Senate blocking Biden's nomination.
Biden's Pledge
- Joe Biden pledged to nominate a black woman for the Supreme Court, potentially violating federal civil rights law.
- This prioritizes identity over qualifications and legal interpretation.
Left vs. Right Judicial Picks
- The left prioritizes justices who reliably vote left, regardless of qualifications.
- The right often chooses more moderate justices, hoping for broader Senate approval.