Even by the low standards of politi-speak, Clinton’s comments are vapid. But if you dare to take Secretary Clinton at her word, diversity would be at the heart of her nominating philosophy. Judge Garland does not fit Clinton’s stated criteria. The “old white male Harvard Law graduate” demographic is already well represented on the court.
But, conservatives might interject, how much worse than Garland could Clinton possibly do? Much worse. Garland is far from perfect, but he is relatively moderate. Indeed, the Obama White House went out of its way to appoint someone moderate enough that it would be politically difficult for Republicans to refuse to hold hearings. President Clinton will not be similarly constrained.
Republican lawmakers will balk at allowing Garland to be confirmed after the election. To do so would reveal them to be two-faced liars, and would subject them to widespread ridicule by both the media and their own constituents. But to govern is to choose, and the Supreme Court is awfully important. So as you watch Wednesday’s debate, ask yourself: Do I really trust Hillary Clinton to give conservatives a better Supreme Court option than what Obama has on the table right now?
The answer is surely no.
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