He went on to say, “My decision is based on a history of judicial activism, the wrong conviction methodology in child pornography cases, and a belief that Judge Jackson will not be discouraged by the clear meaning of the law when it comes to liberal issues.”
Graham added that he considers Jackson “a person of extremely good character, respected by her peers and someone who has worked hard to achieve her current position. However, her background is overwhelming due to the lack of a stable judiciary. philosophy and the tendency to achieve results despite what is required by law or common sense “.
Graham’s opposition does not jeopardize the candidacy, as Jackson is already well on his way to confirmation, but it is noteworthy that the South Carolina senator was one of only three Republicans to vote for Jackson last year when Gervais in US court. Appeals for the DC circuit. The other two Republican senators were Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
For now, Jackson looks well on his way to being confirmed by the Senate plenary next week. The Senate Democrats can confirm Jackson in the Supreme Court even without the support of Republicans if all members of his House vote in favor, which seems a good way to go and Vice President Kamala Harris breaks the tie. Jackson’s candidacy has already garnered at least one GOP vote, however, with Collins announcing earlier this week that it would vote in favor of confirmation.
Graham, who is a member of the Justice Committee, has said he is likely to vote against the Supreme Court nomination and has asked critical questions of the candidate during the confirmation hearing before the committee.
