Barrett won't answer questions, wants to be confirmed anyway
Stephen H. Provost
If a nominee dodges questions about foundational concepts, there’s simply no basis for senators to make an informed decision about a nomination beyond blind partisanship — which is what they tend to use anyway. … Barrett’s evasiveness (which, to be fair, has been practiced by other nominees, as well) is the confirmation hearing’s version of “taking the Fifth.”
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