03.21.17

FLASHBACK: ‘We Are All Originalists’

MYTH: ‘It Has Been 25 Years Since An Originalist Has Been Nominated To The Supreme Court’

SEN. PAT LEAHY (D-VT): “…originalism I believe remains outside the mainstream of moderate constitutional jurisprudence. It has been 25 years since an originalist has been nominated to the Supreme Court.” (U.S. Senate, Judiciary Committee, Hearing, 3/20/17)

FACT: ELENA KAGAN: ‘We Are All Originalists’

ELENA KAGAN: “We are all originalists.” (U.S. Senate, Judiciary Committee, Hearing On Elena Kagan Nomination, 7/1/2010)

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