Staff Reports
In a daringly humorous revelation, Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana proclaimed that grilling President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees is “better than sex.” While some may roll their eyes, it’s fair to say that for Kennedy, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of exposing the radical positions of these nominees in a Senate confirmation hearing. Since Biden took office in January 2021, Kennedy has become a sort of viral sensation, making waves with his pointed questions on matters ranging from the Second Amendment to legal basics that many nominees seem shockingly unfamiliar with.
During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Kennedy took the opportunity to question Serena Raquel Murillo, a former deputy district attorney from Los Angeles, regarding her views on gender quotas in the judicial system. It seems Kennedy was in rare form, relentlessly pressing her on her comments about implicit bias and the need for women to demand more representation. Despite Murillo’s claims that she does not support gender-based quotas, Kennedy’s relentless questioning turned the hearing into a spectacle worthy of a Hollywood thriller. This is what happens when common sense meets progressive ideals—one side can’t articulate a defense, and the other finds joy in their confused responses.
John Kennedy says questioning Biden judicial nominees is ‘better than sex’ https://t.co/VBTXbpZXoU
— American Wire News (@americanwire_) November 21, 2024
In an exchange with Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, Kennedy’s effusive glee about questioning nominees was hardly hidden. While Durbin attempted to steer the conversation and keep the time on task, Kennedy gleefully asserted the joy he finds in his interrogations, suggesting that such moments surpass even the most intimate of human experiences. Talk about a senator who knows how to enjoy his job. If grilling leftist nominees were a contact sport, Kennedy would be the undisputed champion, yet no one seems to be keeping score where it counts—like, for instance, accountability for the nominees themselves.
For the record, Kennedy’s recent comments reflect a broader GOP sentiment heading into the upcoming elections. With Republicans set to take control of the Senate Judiciary Committee in January 2025, the landscape of these confirmation hearings is about to change dramatically. With four new seats gained on November 5, the right side of the aisle is gearing up to turn the tables, bringing a level of scrutiny that has been sorely lacking during the Democrats’ tenure. After years of enduring the radical transformations proposed by party line nominees, Kennedy’s remarks may be an early indication of a committee ready to reclaim its authority over judicial appointments.
Kennedy’s humorous take on a traditionally serious matter encapsulates a larger trend in conservative circles. With a mix of passion and wit, the idea that the grillings of liberal nominees are more exhilarating than romance adds a cheerful twist to the otherwise intense political climate. What could be seen as mere banter reveals how serious these questions are about the future of the judiciary in America—especially as conservatives look to ensure that judicial philosophies reflect rather than distort the Constitution’s original intent. Clearly, for some political figures, the thrill of the chase remains unparalleled, and the prospect of holding radicals accountable is a sport that’s just getting started.
