Breyer Hands Biden the Chance to Unite Democrats

Jonathan Bernstein: “The odds are that the process of choosing a successor to Breyer will go well for the president. Vetting judicial nominees has been a strength for this White House, which has been nominating judges and getting them confirmed at near-record numbers and without significant controversy. The change of topic in the national media from the omicron wave and inflation — and from Biden’s low approval numbers — will be welcome as far as it goes, although that part of it won’t last long.”

“More helpful will be the opportunity to add a new accomplishment for the president to talk about and for Democratic party actors and Democratic voters to be happy about. Biden’s pick for the court is likely to be one that the party will unite behind, which will be a nice change for party actors, including the president, from the internal squabbling that has marked the last few months in Congress, and especially in the Senate.”

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