He added: “It is also based on my rejection of the corrosive politicization of the review process for Supreme Court candidates, which, on both sides of the aisle, is becoming worse and more detached from reality over time.” Romney, meanwhile, wrote on Twitter: “After reviewing Judge Jackson’s file and testimony, I have come to the conclusion that he is a well-trained lawyer and a person of honor. Although I do not expect to agree with every decision that can be made in the Court, I believe that it meets more than the standard of excellence and integrity. I congratulate Judge Jackson on her expected confirmation and look forward to continuing her service to our nation. “ Although the vast majority of Republicans in the Senate are expected to vote against Jackson, she has deepened her support for the GOP with the two lawmakers joining Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s pledge to support her last year. . While Republicans and Senate Democratic leaders agree that Jackson is a good candidate, Murkowski said Monday that some Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee have launched “unwarranted” personal attacks against her. The Alaskan senator told CNN she essentially apologized to the judge when they spoke out about the way she was treated, saying some GOP lawmakers on the committee were “excellent” in the confirmation process, but others were “not very important.” . Jackson, 51, is a member of the DC federal appeals court and has been considered the first candidate for the vacancy since Judge Stephen Breyer announced his resignation. He previously worked as a clerk for Breyer, a federal public defender, a private practice lawyer, a federal district court judge, and a member of the U.S. Conviction Committee. If confirmed, Jackson would be the first black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice. This story was updated with additional information on Monday. CNN’s Ted Barrett and Manu Raju contributed to this report.
