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Originally Posted by New Era
Yet we are seeing highly unqualified people making the lists, which is why the confirmation votes are so closely split. That is the artifact of political appointment. Want to know who was a political appointee rather than one appointed on their bona fides? Look for partisan results from the confirmation process.
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Gorsuch was 55-45. I’d argue he is very qualified to hold the position. Partisan or not?
Sontemeyer - 68-31
RBG - near unanimous
Clarance Thomas 52-48. I’d argue very qualified but also extremely political.
I can’t go further back in time than that