I’m not saying what Cruz says here is wrong - just that using this as some kind of measuring stick for Cruz (or anyone, for that matter) is silly.
True dat. Also, people on this board may be forgetting about the fact that appointments are subject to the advice and consent of Congress. One has to be able to sell a candidate.
We should absolutely nominate the most traditionalist, constitutionalist conservative candidate we can. And we should fight like hell to get that person confirmed.
We just can’t guarantee they’ll remain that way once on the Court. That’s why I think using this as some measuring stick when choosing for which candidate to vote is silly.