5 Insights Into Judge Neil Gorsuch After 2nd Day Of Confirmation Hearings
Everything from originalism to mutton-busting was fodder as the Supreme Court nominee took questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
After a day of statements, Tuesday's Supreme Court confirmation hearing was all about answers. Judge Neil Gorsuch was careful in his responses to Senate Judiciary Committee members, but there were still a number of insights that marked the day. Read our full Day 2 coverage here. These are five highlights:
1. Judicial independence
Gorsuch says he will be . Senators have repeatedly questioned the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion, "." And asked point-blank by Republican Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley if he would have any trouble ruling against "the president who appointed you," Gorsuch called it a "," adding he would have no difficulty ruling for or against anyone.
