I've got nothing to add to Allan's words, but I do have something to say about the original idea.
I use votesmart.org and have used it for years. There is no need to mention Ketanji Brown Jackson's race or gender, that is obvious without mention. Here is what's she's about, her political history (except in her case since she is not a poli…
I've got nothing to add to Allan's words, but I do have something to say about the original idea.
I use votesmart.org and have used it for years. There is no need to mention Ketanji Brown Jackson's race or gender, that is obvious without mention. Here is what's she's about, her political history (except in her case since she is not a politician, there is none) and her qualifications. Everything needed to "back up claims" or sink them like a lead balloon. I wish more people used the resource. Unfortunately, in the case of judges, votesmart doesn't track rulings that could point to political bias. It does list impressive qualifications and experience.
What a great resource! Thanks Dave, I'm sure I'll be using this a lot in future. And yes, Jackson has plenty to recommender her, including her almost unique experience as a public defender. I wish this has been what Biden led with. It would still have drawn criticism, but criticism at least for reasons she could defend.
Dave, thanks for posting the votesmart resource. I am always interested in expanding my "trusted resources" list. My go-to site for information on politicians, ballot measures, etc. is ballotpedia.org. They do an excellent job providing candidate, policy, and election information. See: https://ballotpedia.org/Ketanji_Brown_Jackson
Research on Jackson's rulings is more challenging; the raw data is available but takes a lot of time to sift through. I rely on trusted experts to distill all that information. One of the unique perspectives Jackson brings to the Supreme Court, is that she will be the first justice to have served as a public defender.
I've got nothing to add to Allan's words, but I do have something to say about the original idea.
I use votesmart.org and have used it for years. There is no need to mention Ketanji Brown Jackson's race or gender, that is obvious without mention. Here is what's she's about, her political history (except in her case since she is not a politician, there is none) and her qualifications. Everything needed to "back up claims" or sink them like a lead balloon. I wish more people used the resource. Unfortunately, in the case of judges, votesmart doesn't track rulings that could point to political bias. It does list impressive qualifications and experience.
https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/144477/ketanji-jackson
What a great resource! Thanks Dave, I'm sure I'll be using this a lot in future. And yes, Jackson has plenty to recommender her, including her almost unique experience as a public defender. I wish this has been what Biden led with. It would still have drawn criticism, but criticism at least for reasons she could defend.
Dave, thanks for posting the votesmart resource. I am always interested in expanding my "trusted resources" list. My go-to site for information on politicians, ballot measures, etc. is ballotpedia.org. They do an excellent job providing candidate, policy, and election information. See: https://ballotpedia.org/Ketanji_Brown_Jackson
Research on Jackson's rulings is more challenging; the raw data is available but takes a lot of time to sift through. I rely on trusted experts to distill all that information. One of the unique perspectives Jackson brings to the Supreme Court, is that she will be the first justice to have served as a public defender.
Bookmarked and will be wielded in battle, whether it's a forthcoming election or a Twitstorm :)