Dahlia Lithwick reports on Kennedy’s comments regarding the crisis in the judiciary.
The ultimate problem is that no one has an electoral incentive to break the logjam. A compromise needs to be worked out that focuses on moderates getting appointed in a reasonable proportion. Such a compromise benefits no one politically and is unlikely to occur this administration.
Kennedy makes an excellent point that the current system focuses far too much energy on potential judges views. While a broad philosophy is reasonable to ask about, the current system is prying far too detailed of information out of people who need to be free to change their mind.