New York’s 3rd Congressional District, October 12, 2020 – Today begins the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. In what are likely to be highly contentious and at times ugly hearings, one thing that will surely stand out is Judge Barrett’s impeccable record. After graduating top of her class at Rhodes College, Judge Barrett studied at Notre Dame Law School, where she graduated first in her class. Judge Barrett, shortly after graduation clerked for the late Justice Antonin Scalia. In her most recent role, Judge Barrett is currently serving as a circuit Judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Barrett’s academic and professional achievements are extremely impressive, but what is even more impressive is the character Judge Barrett exudes. All those who know her, from both sides of the political aisle, have only positive and glowing remarks to say. To see how impressive of a person she is, look no further than her own family. Judge Barrett is a mother of seven, five biological kids and two adoptive children from Haiti that the Barrett’s welcomed as their own. Through both her unquestionably well-qualified record and outstanding character, Judge Barrett should be confirmed without hesitation.
“Judge Barrett will be an exceptional addition to the high court. She brings to the bench everything we look for in a good and decent jurist. Her academic record is off the charts and her textualist approach follows in the footsteps of the great Justice Scalia for whom she clerked. Lastly, and probably most importantly, she brings to the bench great resolve. In Judge Barrett, and soon to be Justice Barrett, the American people will have a jurist who puts the Constitution over partisan politics for years to come,” says NY-3 Congressional Candidate George Santos.
