Being there Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“If Democrats get another Elena Kagan, who has no business being there, if they get another Senorita Sonia Sotomayor, if they get another Stephen Breyer, who may be one of the absolute worst, Ruth "Buzzi" Ginsburg, if they get another one of these, then we don't have a Supreme Court, folks.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 2014
He argues that appointing certain judges undermines the Supreme Court's legitimacy.
In simple terms: Judicial appointments threaten court integrity.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of judicial philosophy.
Themes
politics
judiciary
legitimacy
Mood
critical
political
Type
opinion
controversial
When to use this quote
- elections
- legal decisions
- public discourse
Key Concepts
constitutional law
partisanship
court composition
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think ideology should influence appointments?
- How does court legitimacy affect public trust?
A Different Perspective
The view ignores the importance of judicial independence.
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