Ginsburg praises Kavanaugh for first all-female team of SCOTUS clerks

[George II]

Source: Axios

Rashaan Ayesh 1 hour ago

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg applauded her colleague Brett Kavanaugh for bringing on an all-female group of law clerks upon his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court during a speech on Friday at a judicial conference.

The big picture: Ginsburg is revered as a feminist icon while Kavanaugh faced an uphill battle during his confirmation process when multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. This acknowledgment from RBG could be viewed as a win for Kavanaugh's reputation.

Read Ginsburg's speech here:

(document on the website)




Read more: https://www.axios.com/ginsburg-praises-kavanaugh-first-all-female-team-scotus-clerks-79b4f76f-5f0d-42df-92fc-e246d80b5bb5.html

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I think there's a method to Kavanaugh's madness.

[Aristus]

1. Really? That's praiseworthy?

Is there anyone who doesn't think Kavenaugh is going to slip them all a Mickey Finn at the office Christmas Party?

[Igel]

10. The only news is what RBG said.

That his staffers were all female was news months ago. At this point, the information qualifies as "olds".

[tanyev]

2. Oh right, he was the one who loved to hire women that looked like hot models.

[wildflower]

3. No comment

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

4. Charlie Sheen has his "Goddesses", Kavanaugh has his "Law Clerks".

It's all WINNING!!!11!

[Solly Mack]

5. A sexual predator with an all female staff. What could possibly go wrong?

[area51]

20. +1 n/t

[LittleGirl]

26. yep. eom

[Nay]

27. What indeed.

[Miigwech]

6. Is one of them virginia thomas? A domesticated woman

Conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas plans to launch a new PAC and 501(c)(4) nonprofit, according to a report published in The Intercept this week. Dubbed “American D-Day,” the groups will be part of a broader project called Crowdsourcers, with the goal of protecting President Donald Trump.

If Thomas’s name sounds familiar, it may be because she is married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who has been on the bench for nearly three decades. But Ginni Thomas has long carved out her own place in conservative politics — sometimes to the chagrin of those who say her involvement poses a conflict of interest due to her husband’s role.

https://truthout.org/articles/wife-of-justice-clarence-thomas-extends-her-conservative-reach-for-2020/

[Politicalgolfer]

7. Ummmm, Ruth

I wonder if she was saying this with her tongue in her cheek🙄? Only thing worse would be having the pussy grabber around them!

[BigmanPigman]

9. I thought it was The Onion!

[yaesu]

8. tRump's wondering why he didn't think of that. nt

[JI7]

11. nothing to praise him for when you know the reason for it

the ugly creepy fuck likes to be surrounded by women.

below is a pic of his clerks before he was on the SC. someone said how he had certain standards and of course it was all about physical appearance.

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[Chellee]

17. Ummm....

Is there a dress code that only allows for grey, charcoal, or black? Or did they plan to have matching outfits for "picture day?" Or just some freaky coincidence? is the woman on the far right going to get in trouble for her tiny pop of color turquoise necklace?

[htuttle]

23. He's aiming for this

[JI7]

25. "Kavanaugh hires women with a certain look,'"

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/20/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-yale-amy-chua

[IronLionZion]

41. Probably

Some offices do have strict dress codes, even for color. Usually navy blue is also allowed.

[dchill]

19. Their noses are all the same.

[Tech]

12. I wonder if they are paid less than male clerks?

[former9thward]

33. No.

All clerks are paid $93,600 a year. After serving for a typical two years they can expect a salary of $480,000 for their first year in a private firm including the signing bonus which averages $280,000.

[Funtatlaguy]

13. Can't believe he didnt hire Lenny or Squii.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

14. Sounds like Kavanaugh is creating a "target rich environment."

Fire at will, Brett.

[JohnnyRingo]

15. I'll bet they all just happen to be drop dead gorgeous.

Kavanaugh gets credit for employing eye candy?

I hope Hugh Hefner gets credit for hiring women as well

[Polybius]

36. Here's a pic with some of his clerks

[JohnnyRingo]

37. I'd bet money he has a bumper sticker:

He just seems the type.

[Polybius]

42. I know you originally had said that you "bet they all just happen to be drop dead gorgeous."

I'll leave that up to others to decide if you were correct.

[Novice Patriot]

16. Justice Clarence Thomas:

Excellent Idea!

[dchill]

18. Kavanaugh: Blind squirrel or broken clock?

[Grokenstein]

21. Let's see if Boofy McBoofsalot can keep his hands to himself

Hopefully, each of these clerks is willing and able to hurt attackers.
Hurt 'em bad.

[gtar100]

22. RBG put Kavanaugh in the spotlight on this.

Not sure that was the intention but it seems like a good thing.

[lunasun]

24. Yay imagine his office holiday parties ! Is the one next to him the women that sat behind him

during the hearing flashing WP signs directed by test message ?

Interview process : Do you like beer.? I like beer !

[MFM008]

28. Asshat

Still needs impeached.

[DeminPennswoods]

29. Hope RBG told Kavanaugh's clerks

to come see her if he is less than a gentleman at all times.

[Baitball Blogger]

30. It won't be long now...

[dlk]

31. It Will Depend Upon How Kavanaugh Actually Treats His Female Clerks

Hiring more women is just the first step. Just as important is the manner in which they’re treated on the job.

[Blue_playwright]

38. We can all hope he is trying to redeem himself?

But I’m not convinced.

[dlk]

39. In My Experience, Leopards Rarely Change Their Spots...

[LogicFirst]

32. If I were a young, male law clerk

I would file a discrimination lawsuit.

[dlk]

40. Technically, Discrimination Can't Happen if You're Part of the Dominant Group In Power

It’s a basic misunderstanding of what discrimination actually is.

[SpankMe]

34. I have a weird, hopeful feeling about Chief Justice Roberts

There's the teeniest air of pragmatism about him. He's old-school conservative and not Nazi conservative like Gorsuch and Kavanaugh. I can almost see him swinging toward the lefties on just a few cases. He may prevent the court going full fascist until we can get a shot at an appointment.

[oldsoftie]

35. Have to win in '20 & then RBG will retire.