Consequence Quote by John McCain

I voted for Justice Breyer and Justice Ginsburg. Not because I agreed with their ideology, but because I thought they were qualified and that…

— John McCain

It is extremely humbling to be considered for Justice Breyer's seat.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

When it comes to judicial nominations, President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats are fond of reminding Republicans that elections have consequences.

— Ron Johnson

During the Obama years, the Republicans have done an unprecedented amount of stonewalling on cabinet-and-below appointees. I would also argue that their war on…

— Gail Collins

Republicans can nominate bad Justices, too. Earl Warren, William Brennan, Harry Blackmun, David Souter... the list goes on.

— Wendy Long

Even before the hearings that led to confirmation of Chief Justice Roberts, senators were saying they were reserving judgment on how they would vote…

— Dana Perino

Justice Breyer's commitment to an independent, impartial judiciary is unflagging. And, for him, the rule of law is not merely a duty, it is…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I think I present an overwhelming case that these five justices were up to no good, and they deliberately set out to hand the…

— Vincent Bugliosi

With Republicans in control of the Senate for the first time since Barack Obama took office, the president may find it harder to appoint…

— Terry Eastland

Judge [Samuel] Alito, I'll tell you the same thing I told John Roberts. I expect you to adhere to the Code of Judicial Conduct.

— Jon Kyl

The liberal groups spent months raising money so they could take down anyone President Bush nominated. But they have not been able to touch…

— Michael Oxley

It is extraordinary that each of the three individuals this president [ George W. Bush] has nominated for the Supreme Court - Chief Justice…

— Edward Kennedy