Judge Cavanaugh: A Conscience-Based Decision

😓The senator believes Judge Cavanaugh is a good man and a competent judge.

😥However, based on their conscience, the senator could not conclude that he is the right person for the court at this time.

🙏The senator hopes and prays that the situation does not repeat, but they express worry that this may become the new normal.

😔The senator is concerned about the increasing ways people tear each other down and the discouragement of good people from participating in public service.

😢The senator emphasizes that this was a difficult and close call decision.

What were the senator's reasons for not supporting Judge Cavanaugh?

—The senator felt that, although Judge Cavanaugh is a good man and a capable judge, they could not conclude that he is the right person for the court at this time based on their conscience.

What is the senator worried about?

—The senator is worried that the current situation may become the new normal, where people find new and even more creative ways to tear each other down. They express concern about discouraging good people from participating in public service.

Was this decision difficult for the senator?

—Yes, the senator emphasizes that this decision was agonizing and states that it was probably one of the closest calls they can remember.

What does the senator hope and pray for?

—The senator hopes and prays that the situation does not repeat and expresses a desire to prevent future occurrences.

What does the senator think about Judge Cavanaugh?

—The senator believes that Judge Cavanaugh is a good man and a competent judge.

00:00The senator believes Judge Cavanaugh is a good man and a competent judge.

00:08Based on their conscience, the senator could not conclude that Judge Cavanaugh is the right person for the court at this time.

00:29The senator expresses the agonizing nature of this decision and hopes it does not become the new normal.

01:10The senator is worried about the increasing ways people tear each other down and discourage good people from participating in public service.

00:38The decision regarding Judge Cavanaugh was difficult and close.