Why Care About Kavanaugh?

Quinn Collins

     The Supreme Court is boring. It’s uninteresting politics combined

Kavanaugh being sworn in as
Supreme Court Justice. 

with repetitive court procedures in the most agonizing way possible. However, the recent battle over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is unlike any we have seen in decades. This nomination has the potential to define our political era for generations, and you have a chance to get involved.
     When Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement on June 27th, many already knew this nomination would be unique. Justice Kennedy was known as the moderate of the Supreme Court, deciding many 5-4 cases. Kavanaugh is known for much more conservative values, which would solidify conservative control of the Court.
     After Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, the nomination process took an unexpected turn. Over the course less than two weeks, three women came forward with sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh. On September 27th, a Senate hearing was held which was shortly followed by an FBI investigation which lasted less than a week. While the results of the investigation are not available to the public, according to the BBC, “... the FBI files a report but does not reach any conclusion regarding the credibility or significance of allegations.” On October 6th, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate by a margin of 50 to 48.
     Kavanaugh's nomination was clearly controversial. Despite citizens being unable to vote directly on Supreme Court nominees, there are still many ways for student voices to be heard. Students who are over 18 will be able to vote in the Midterm elections on November 6th. As CNN notes, “Election Day in less than one month, Brett Kavanaugh headed to the Supreme Court and American voters -- maybe mobs of them -- will head to the polls.” For many, this midterm election will be a way to voice their opinions on the Kavanaugh confirmation and the entire Trump presidency. Now more than ever, it is important for people, especially young people, to vote and make their voices heard. These midterms will communicate to Donald Trump whether or not the public supports Kavanaugh and his nomination. Whether students are Republicans, Democrats, or third party supporters, the only way for their voices to heard is through voting. Despite this being the end of the article, this is certainly no the end of the Kavanaugh story.