Staff Reports
The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon decide whether to summon Federalist Society co-chairman Leonard Leo and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. The focus has been on the ethics rules of the Supreme Court, with Chairman Dick Durbin making it apparent that he intends to investigate these conservatives even in the absence of any proof of misconduct. This developing scenario is described as just another meaningless Democratic circus.
Speaking up, Durbin said that the committee's subpoena schedule is on schedule. Durbin continues this seemingly pointless probe even after recognizing that there is "no evidence" of cooperation from Crow or Leo in response to the committee's document requests regarding social and financial ties with Supreme Court justices.
Senate Judiciary Committee to vote to authorize subpoenas to Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo as part of Supreme Court ethics probe https://t.co/8bhZXpzMXQ via @CBSPolitics >><> This is part of of the Democrat Party attack on the Supreme Court – and of course their racist approach is to…
— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) October 31, 2023
Republicans have responded by submitting many amendments that suggest subpoenas for different Biden administration associates, adding a sense of 180 degrees to the proceedings. The committee's goal is to get documentation from Leo and Crow to support its investigation into claims of improper cash gifts and possible conflicts of interest. Although detractors claim that this project is nothing more than a bogus witch hunt, the left-wing media nevertheless sensationalizes scandal and corruption reports.
The Supreme Court recently adopted a rule of ethics, which complicates the story. Though some might wonder if this code has interfered with the Democrats' inquiry, it seems that ideological opponents are still being pursued with a vengeance.
In short, this story is just another example of the partisan mayhem that characterizes Washington every day, complete with blatant posturing, political play, and unfounded charges. The costs of career politicians' grandstanding and scheming are left to the American people, which causes annoyance and a desire for an end to such theatrics.
