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  5. 5.

    Old School

    12:15 on a Friday afternoon?! It’s like they’re not even trying to make this into a good campaign event.

  7. 7.

    Betty Cracker

    In that photo, which is everywhere, KBJ’s lovely daughter reminds me of someone, but I can’t figure out who. It’s driving me nuts!

  8. 8.

    WaterGirl

    From up top, i copied it from the Biden schedule page.  Bolded part is what I would add.

    The President, The Vice President, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson deliver remarks on the Senate’s historic, BARELY bipartisan confirmation of Judge Jackson to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

  16. 16.

    cain

    @TaMara: we really need to just dispense with this whole “friends across the aisle” bullshit. They have ever any genteel language with Democrats. I think we try to appeal to our “best nature” – we inevitably get stupid gotcha questions from the press about why we are so mean to the Republicans.

  18. 18.

    Dangerman

    Is it wrong of me to hope that Clarence Thomas’s seat becomes vacant just prior to the next election like RBG’s? Not for the same reason of course. I just want to watch the meltdown on the Right when they get payback for how they rushed through things for for ACB.

  19. 19.

    Steeplejack

    Off topic, but I have to go out for a while, and this deserves to be seen.

    Worthy GoFundMe cause here, sponsored by Akiva Cohen, for “legal aid to survivors of domestic violence.” This is legit (vouched for by @Popehat). Cohen:

    A friend of mine, one of the best attorneys I know, does critical pro bono work for survivors of domestic violence in a state I can’t name, for reasons I explain below. They help domestic violence victims obtain orders of protection, divorces, child support and visitation agreements, and other critical relief. And their clients don’t have anywhere else to go—they are poor, typically immigrants whose husbands or boyfriends try to use the legal system to bury them. [. . .] They currently have 57 clients with cases in order of protection, divorce, juvenile and civil court, all of whom are victims of domestic and/or sexual violence or stalking.

    Unfortunately, their organization (and it’s a legitimate 501(c)(3)) has let them know that they have a budget shortfall pending the results of a federal grant application that will be determined in September 2022. Unless they raise $40,000 for the survivors aid project by the end of April, they will need to close the project. If they get $40,000 by the end of the month, they can keep the program open with their staff part-time. If they can raise $55,000, they can keep the program open full-time through September. But because they don’t want to cause concern about their other programs, they are unwilling to make a public announcement about this, and I’m therefore unable to announce the name of the organization. (Though those of you who know me have probably figured it out).

    If you provide contact details for your donation, I will work to connect you with the organization so you can get a donation receipt. I know it’s a big ask, but it’s a big need. Let’s see what we can do.

    I threw in some money, and I appreciate whatever anyone else can give.

  21. 21.

    trollhattan

    @Dangerman: His hospitalization was a cruel tease, on the level of Trump’s. Ginny will have him dipped in resin and nailed to his SCOTUS chair if that’s what it comes to.

  23. 23.

    hells littlest angel

    Well, that was pretty great.

     

    I suppose Republicans will be issuing their rebuttal shortly.

  24. 24.

    stinger

    Wiping a couple of tears myself, after Judge Jackson’s remarks. Especially poignant having just finished reading Blood Terminal by CC Edge (featured here on BJ a couple of weeks ago).

  26. 26.

    WaterGirl

    President Biden always chooses real human beings for the big positions, people with life and joy and personality.  Quite a contrast to the other side.  No, make that totally opposite from the other side.

  28. 28.

    WaterGirl

    Interesting that Biden so strongly, and repeatedly, praised Dick Durbin for his role in getting this nomination through.  I was as frustrated as anyone, but if all the stuff we hated is what it took to get this through with enough votes, maybe we should take our cue from Nancy SMASH.

    Just win, baby!

  30. 30.

    MazeDancer

    Mr. Biden swagging out in his aviators and well-tailored suit, with KBJ on one side and the VP on the other.

    “I made this happen,” he seemed to be saying. “And it is a Big Biden Deal!”

    The speeches were all wonderful.

    For a moment America is proud and free.

  31. 31.

    eclare

    @Steeplejack:   And as a recent Dateline documented, sometimes the abuser literally buries them and steals their identity for the new immigrant gf. Thanks for the heads up.

  35. 35.

    The Quiet One

    Judge Jackson!! Yay. Just love typing that.

    Question for the gang . Has anyone seen an interview with the judge Graham wouldn’t have liked nominated from his state? Wonder what she thinks of Senator Graham now!!!

  37. 37.

    Ken

    @Old School: 12:15 on a Friday afternoon?! It’s like they’re not even trying to make this into a good campaign event.

    I’m sure there will be a separate ceremony in the (former) Rose Garden, by invitation only to major party donors, where Judge Jackson will pledge her oath of fealty to President Biden and swear to take revenge on all those who offended her at the hearings. After which the flags and bunting from the event will be sold on eBay and the money given to the First Lady.

    After all, we must uphold the traditions…

  39. 39.

    lowtechcyclist

    @Betty Cracker:

    In that photo, which is everywhere, KBJ’s lovely daughter reminds me of someone, but I can’t figure out who. It’s driving me nuts!

    She isn’t reminding me of anyone, but damn, she’s good-looking.  I’m drooling here.

  41. 41.

    Steeplejack

    @lowtechcyclist:

    Thanks—and thanks to any other jackals who contributed. The drive already hit $41,332, and Avika Cohen has bumped up the goal to $56,760 to fund the program full-time to September. Spread the word!

  45. 45.

    SamIAm

    @germy: 

    Maybe lowtechcyclist is 17. I think the median age on this blog is 55. But that doesn’t mean everyone is 55+

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