John Kennedy Quizzes Biden Judicial Nominees On Constitution

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) questions Biden's judicial nominees after a friendly exchange with acting Chair Cory Booker (D-NJ) who gives him additional time for questioning.
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[@GMLFire]

“Thank you for the question” is the biggest indicator that everything else they say will be a total crock of crapola.

[@jennifers8843]

And a help at riding that time down

[@fragwagon]

It's on my list of phrases that I think they should ban from the floor. That and the time wasting 'I look forward to working with you if I am appointed"....running out the clock.

[@fragwagon]

@@raustin1867 gotta justify those ridiculous salaries, including Mr Kennedy.

[@Llllillilililililillll]

They'll say anything they can to fill the time, and talk as slowly as reasonably possible to waste as much time as possible. The longer they take to answer, the less questions they'll have time to ask.. Serpents.

[@tracy6346]

Isn’t that the truth?

[@herbertburack2188]

Judge: how much is 1 and 1? Thank you Senator for that question. I don't know, I'll have to research that and get back to you.

[@felaciosuxonadik8517]

The script they read from is sooo familiar that I totally expected her to say she would circle back to that question! LOL

[@danicruus659]

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[@warpedone3711]

common core give her about 15 minutes

[@robertbarreres5364]

That's a very good question....!!! Umm, ah, emmm, ahhh.... WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU.!! Can I circle back on that.?..... I'm just a servant of the NWO..! The pay is 💩 but there's lots of promises for me to ascend to the ultimate goal 👈= Sacrifise to the false God.. 🍺😁🍿🍿

[@ecclesiastesThreeVerseSeven]

Lol

[@grandmaG67]

As a Canadian, this man reminds me of a true southern gentleman I've read about in books. He's so respectful and intelligent.

[@taylorbreeden1522]

He is a wonderful personification of the best traits and temperament that a true southern gentleman should have, as a southerner myself i can say unfortunately this sort of man is a dying breed, and it will be a sad day in dixie when they are truly gone.

[@jamesdallas1493]

Absolutely

[@jerseymike4135]

And he’s a great intellect as well.

[@strawberryfields2680]

So very true.

[@mcsweenytoddmiester2163]

I'm Canadian and I truly feel the same about this man. The world needs more good honest men with honor and dignity!

[@BoogieMan2718]

Omg, I am so tired of hearing how "thankful" these nominees are... They should be censured for this waste of time on the senate floor!

[@simbad909]

Thak you for being tired ...😚

[@JallenSandusky]

Agreed their answers are so dodgy and annoying

[@kennethbaker4447]

👍🎯I AGREEEE, I don't think they are Thankful--Waste of a BRAIN-He will eliminate-"Just The Facts MAAMMM"🙏👍🇺🇲

[@BlizzardSeeker]

it's a delay tactic that allows them to get their thoughts together on the questions they've been asked. Since they repeat that line so many times, they can say it without thinking about it as they delay. Those few seconds allows them the time to concentrate those few seconds on the question.

[@friendlypup5650]

They all got through the democratic controlled senate 😜

[@republicunited2183]

They should all take a Constitution test before election!

[@patricktisdale9603]

FACTS 💯

[@patrickbrogan3323]

who congressmen? yes they should maybe then they would operate within it as their oath suggests!

[@shortshorts920]

For the public eye to witness!

[@oceanhome2023]

What a Racist comment ! (Sarc)

[@Nea7thheaven]

@@oceanhome2023 thanks for adding ( sarc ) 😂

[@-oysterthief4444]

He reminds me of Columbo, sort of plays it like he doesn’t know what’s going on, until you realize he’s already 3 steps ahead of you.

[@wfmcfp1]

Well said! :)

[@jonathannumer5415]

All he needs is a cigar

[@USNVA11]

He’s freaking beautiful !

[@artcastro6920]

It's so weird that that was one of my favorite shows growing up... 8 years old patiently waiting for Columbo to come on. I was strange. Probably still am..

[@Reefahholic]

I always thought the same thing. HAHA.

[@williampalmer9537]

I could listen to John Kennedy all day and all night. He asks questions other people would never think of asking. He is a star.

[@Rasle500]

So much better than black racist...

[@ebenezer1690]

That man is a can of corn. E.g. top shelf!.

[@jediiprincess213]

A national treasure!

[@erudite60]

Isn't he just wonderful!! I too, could listen to him forever! ♥️

[@flat-ishearthempress6961]

And he does it in a non confrontational way. Also in a direct, on point way that makes it clear wut hes asking. Making it hard to talk circles. They do try tho, and it just makes it so obvi, that they look silly answering it.

[@sharonwoods4550]

These nominees are killing me, with their “thank you for that question” or “just thank you senator”. They make me SICK!

[@sketchartist1964]

"Thank you for that question Senator Kennedy. Now let me see if I can dodge your question" 😂😂

[@jasondean7281]

she never answered the question.

[@danielstevens8010]

I'd say since Griggsby refused to answer the question then every one of her non answer words are lies.

[@rickmullins147]

They can't answer because they don't know how to tell the truth not allowed to do it's against Thier morals

[@johnkronos6435]

Exactly. She is just another mindless Marxist infiltrator and doesn't possess a shred of real sincerity to lawful American infrastructure, no, she is just pretending to be "nice" to weasel and worm her way through an uncomfortable situation so she can put it behind her and continue on her established-path of further destroying our nation. The uncomfortable situation should be a chance for her to reflect on her life's accumulated sin and betrayal, but I doubt she'll undergo any such revelations of realizing she is unworthy and a threat to what it means to be a "judge". These people also really like words and phrases that sound good but are used to conceal lack of knowledge, lack of patriotism, lack of appreciation for the nation, etc. Typical _________ Behavior.

[@1492tomato]

Direct, specific questions deserve direct specific answers. Why is that so damn hard?

[@kathyrogers2065]

Because obviously Dems are averse to reality, questions that can be answered yes or no, and are unable to know truth. Dems hate truth.

[@danicruus659]

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[@mananachikvanaia8100]

@@kathyrogers2065 agree 200%

[@mariakalka7759]

Kathy Rogers you've got that right but when questioning Republicans they certainly expect a Yes or No answer.

[@JSp4wN]

This is all political theater. "Thank you for that question" complete bs.

[@watchdealer11]

These are literally 1st-year law school questions. The fact that Boardman couldn't explain the rational basis test!

[@Michael-rx7ff]

It was a welcome change to see senators behaving like perfect gentlemen. You have my respect, Senators Booker and Kennedy.

[@erickufeldt9186]

Professionals at talking in circles. And thank you for that question! Really?

[@JasRaymond1]

Yep that's all the dems know and they don't try to get the ones that are best. They select by loyalty to the DNC, then by race and gender .

[@samuelhowie4543]

That's just a clock killer. It's just to eat time.

[@McKayBrown.]

They ALL say that same line it’s actually creepy

[@danicruus659]

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[@johnsain1350]

It is simply a tactic to use the timer up.

[@Dar123abc]

Saved by the bell. The Senator had a good question. She had the wrong answer. (Plus I grew weary of hearing "Thank you for the question" in response to every question.)

[@jeanettebrown4039]

It is annoying for them to thank him for the question!

[@jintyc9133]

@@jeanettebrown4039 it gives them more time to fudge said question 😂😂😂

[@kentuckywoman9863]

Just come straight to the point.

[@danicruus659]

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[@johnjanuary9949]

By saying that (I want to thank the senator for that question) every time it gives them more time to think and shortens the time they can be grilled. A tactic they all use profusely.

[@pt6guy27]

Basically Boardman is saying, "I'd Google it". Denied.

[@sauls1168]

John Kennedy is a legend! Has them shaking in their boots.

[@drewk7557]

"Thank you, Senator, for that question, I'm going to babble a word salad to ensure I don't actually answer any question because I'm either incompetent or don't want to commit so I can change my mind at will."

[@rageonyx]

@Dave Stevens Did you not understand what was happening there? He had a conversation about it with a lot of people because it's in the damn news every day. But he had no fucking clue if they worked at the law firm or not. With the potential for a FELONY he can't say yes or no because if it turns out his neighbor's nephew's cousin at the BBQ last weekend works for that law firm then he's fucked.

[@karlslough1332]

Let's suppose, this fool is on the business end of an investigations by either appointee or nominee, won't BE hypothetical situation,.......

[@scottlubsen9004]

@Dave Stevens someone has to much free time. I know type out the fake Trump impeachment minutes.😂

[@crus1n]

Drew K "circle back" comes to mind😁

[@rickmullins147]

I'm sorry I'm am not smart enough to answer your guestion

[@ktcarroll4723]

If I hear I appreciate the question one more time I’m going to scream just answer the freakin question

[@ditackett]

I was the same way but I guess it’s a required way that the people are supposed to respond to anyone in congress when asked a question

[@kevinnelson9716]

@@ditackett No, it's a stalling tactic while they think of some BS answer.

[@Patricia-sn9ln]

Wasting time

[@McKayBrown.]

They literally ALL do the same thing it’s actually creepy

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Everything thet say will haunt them forever. I assume it is the reason they hesitate to be forthright.

[@irishnewf924]

Kennedy is using good reasoning here…exposing the bias of these “judges”.

[@jerome4775]

I love Sen Kennedy’s line of questioning. He is someone that you just dont take lightly. And also, he is very fair. I remember how he exposed even some of the Trump appointees

[@lmf5755]

Her judgement is not wanted in our courts. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@danicruus659]

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[@paul.etedder2439]

She don’t know her ideology won’t let her answer .

[@jnicole7829]

But unfortunately she will get passed on through! 😤

[@jnicole7829]

Louisiana loves you John Kennedy!!!! Keep being Amazing and never lose your sense of humor! ❤️❤️

[@janiceguidry353]

Louisiana Proud of Senator Kennedy!

[@WhatsCookingTime]

I am so jealous the people of Louisiana have Senator Kennedy I'm in Massachusetts I'm stuck with Pocahontas and some clown named ED who is like 80 years of age and likes to hang out with AOC

[@lindahall8024]

My grandson met him and he is 13.He said he was very nice kind man.He shook his hand and my grandson was so excited for days.

[@cookiemcboingboing2657]

Michigan needs a man like this!!!

[@janiceguidry353]

@@WhatsCookingTime 🤣🤣🤣 Move to Louisiana & join the Cajuns!

[@jerseymike4135]

“Judge” Griggsby is a glittering jewel of colossal ignorance. A first year law student understands that a private business has primacy over solicitations and prohibiting them inside a private business is entirely constitutional. A penumbra is a “shadow” or an “umbrella” where rights that are not specifically articulated are assumed to exist. It’s an implied right rather than a specific right that’s expressly stated. These judicial candidates shouldn’t even be practicing law: they’re completely unqualified.

[@willwaag]

Amen! My opinion, also!

[@darkestdream1115]

And they'll still be confirmed, and they'll legislate from their judicial seat, because none of them give a shit about the law or the Constitution, it's all about furthering their political goals.

[@nibcamp3958]

He didn't ask if it was constitutional. He wants a personal opinion. This is what he tries to do with all his questioning and it goes nowhere as usual as he draws along trying forever to get that gotcha moment while he apologizes for interrupting.

[@nibcamp3958]

@@darkestdream1115 Political goals? What do you think Kennedy is doing? Delivering a pizza?

[@ChocolateMilk..]

This has nothing to do with judicial matters, it has everything to do with political agendas.

[@j.g.mcbell9494]

I love the relationship between Booker and Kennedy. It makes me see Booker in a different light.

[@kevinnelson9716]

How is Boardman a sitting judge? I knew the answer to most of these questions and all I have is a regular degree in Criminal Justice. She is supposed to be a judge. WTF?

[@johnjanuary9949]

I knew the answer to all of those questions and I all I have is common sense with zero legal background.

[@elizabethcrocker3819]

I learned all of these concepts in undergrad, before attending law school. A magistrate judge who cannot define - even attempt to define - rational basis review is grossly unqualified. I would call into question her ability to serve at a district level - who is writing her opinions?

[@heartofarebel4098]

Hell, my background is psychology and I could have answered more intelligently and with more direct answers.

[@heartofarebel4098]

@@elizabethcrocker3819 Amen!!

[@kevinnelson9716]

@@elizabethcrocker3819 I believe you and I also believe that she did as well, so the only conclusion is that she was lying and obfuscating. I looked her up and she is Palestinian and without getting into conspiracy theory it seems to me that she is an underwhelming choice but did allow Biden to check off the Palestinian box in his constant quest for identity politics, with the added benefit that she is a woman.

[@folakeodelowo3019]

When I see Senator Kennedy, I click instantly🤗🤗

[@danicruus659]

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[@janiceguidry353]

Same here! Proud of our Louisiana Senator!

[@jillyd4509]

Same!

[@craigoutdoors30]

Hard to believe he use to be a democrat not too long ago.

[@jillyd4509]

@@craigoutdoors30 Seriously?! Wow, I had no idea!

[@alexpurdy5797]

Imagine trying to be a judge and not knowing the law and saying I have to get back with you when I read the law...in what world will we actually appoint someone that actually knows the law and is biased

[@georgemcclinchy7114]

Thank you for that question. I've heard this a thousand times. It means I want to take society and middle class down with high taxes and social division.

[@Tmhen]

Honey, save yourself the embarrassment and just say 'I DONT KNOW' How the hell did you become an attorney let alone a F'ing judge??? WOW

[@-__Shadow__-]

Dodging answers is what attorneys do lol

[@jamesevans1157]

WE ALL KNOW THAT ANSWER SCREWING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP JUST LIKE HILLS UP HARRIS DID LOL

[@cookiemcboingboing2657]

What happened to "I plead the fifth on the grounds that the answer may incriminate me"

[@wfmcfp1]

"Help me"....she says. "I'm drowning in the sea of "I don't have a clue"!"

[@roydawson8030]

Thanks for writing my comment for me lol 😆

[@AlaskanAndie]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MR. KENNEDY!!! CAN YOU JUST IMAGINE HAVING A DAILY CONVERSATION WITH A MIND AND ACCENT LIKE THAT!!!!

[@danicruus659]

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[@bigcat2520]

😆🤣😂 he cracks me up every time

[@Jaws8475]

Moron

[@pamelafoley9815]

@@bigcat2520 he is so clever has humor and manners what a man what man what man what a mighty good man

[@j.rbry.8990]

No, no, no! Just a quick chat over coffee, or beer . A few times a month . More than that and I would feel like a total freaking idiot. "Never ask a question, you don't have the answer for, right in front of you "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Law .001

[@DronemanJoeRc]

I can listen to John Kennedy all day long his is so sharp!! He is like watching Columbo.."Just one more question" love him!!

[@dereksteele291]

Deborah needs to learn the expression "I don't know". She might garner some respect if she did.

[@DisgruntledTechnician]

Every tike she did say that she didn't know he immediately thanked her and moved on(which was only a couple times), when she tried to deflect he kept pushing.

[@volumedealer2716]

Love Kennedy. When he said, "Nancy Pelosi smells like an explosion at an alcohol distillery" on Hard Bastard's show, I died.

[@janiceguidry353]

🤣 I never heard that one but it sounds just like him.

[@lindsey4463]

Love this comment. And THE comment 😂

[@Tmhen]

DISHonorable judges who can't think on their feet and have to rely on going back and looking at the books to figure out a simple law concept put to them in a hypothetical is a BIG RED FLAG

[@janiceguidry353]

😳 Ridiculous answer for a judge!

[@danicruus659]

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[@tave3682]

@@xtremspike jesuse christ trump nominated amy Barrett and she nailed every f****** question boi how I miss trump

[@ktcarroll4723]

Same judges that let criminals out with 20-50 conviction to terrorize the communities

[@MountainsBreath]

It's called revisionism and it's a tool of marxists/communists

[@sissylexi1561]

That "thank you for that question senator" is a time eating ploy. Just answer that question

[@Sigma13X]

I love watching the mutual respect Booker and Kennedy have for each other. Honestly I get so tired of the partisan infighting and it's nice to see.

[@pagalmasala]

He’s really taking them to school! BAM! 😂

[@howlingwaters2741]

"Thank you for the question" is a delay tactic for time to dream up a non-responsive answer.

[@bigbubba4314]

I would hope that the witnesses give thoughtful answers. I don’t care what side they are on. At a minimum, give a thoughtful answer.

[@Andrew-13579]

And burn up the Senator’s time.

[@Madison.CRUZ.]

100% passive aggressive af too. lol

[@bigbubba4314]

@@robertsecor2003 where is your tolerance for those with a different opinion? Where is your compassion? Aren’t those supposed to be in abundant supply in lefties like you?

[@ItsCarlnotCarla]

@@robertsecor2003 Senator Kennedy.. Sounds like a moron and nor does he know what penumbra is does he? Rolls 👀 Kennedy was born in Centreville, Mississippi, and raised in Zachary, Louisiana. After graduating from Zachary High School as co-valedictorian in 1969, he entered Vanderbilt University, where his interdepartmental major was in political science, philosophy and economics. He graduated magna cum laude. At Vanderbilt, Kennedy was elected president of his senior class and named to Phi Beta Kappa. He received a Juris Doctor in 1977 from the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he was an executive editor of the Virginia Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif.[2] In 1979, he earned a Bachelor of Civil Law degree with first class honours from Oxford University (Magdalen College) in England, where he studied under Sir Rupert Cross and John H.C. Morris.[3][4]

[@blueraven5242]

SEN. KENNEDY HAS SHADES OFF ANTONIN SCALIA.....HE IS THE BEST!!

[@Kepora1]

"Thank you for that question" means "I'm about to lie out of my ass"

[@roselee4445]

One big fart

[@beavervalleyAI]

Would be better if they just said "I don't know"

[@scottwoodcock3542]

Yes, but that would be a lie, because you can bet, they know. They just find the truth inconvenient so, for the most part, they prevaricate, talk in circles and generally do everything they can to avoid any concrete answers. Additionally, even if they aren’t avoiding the truth intentionally, they don’t want to give an answer which, however reasonable, may be used as a gotcha moment by someone down the line. CNN has no difficulty making public figures say anything they choose, clever editing, misleading headlines to articles where the real truth is buried 12 paragraphs into the piece...these are all common behaviours on the part of news entities. We have, unfortunately, created a social milieu where there is no reward for truth.

[@danicruus659]

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[@beavervalleyAI]

@@scottwoodcock3542 yea you're most likely right on the money

[@janiceguidry353]

@@scottwoodcock3542 I wouldn't bet that they know. Lol!

[@douglasstone3419]

true but then they can't waste time so nothing gets done, which is what the Pres wants to happen

[@Moselli56]

John Kennedy is brilliance with zero ego and he just shines!

[@garyriley2925]

He seems to have a positive ego.One that is effective in clarifying issues.

[@wwyd4akb]

he has no personal stake only professional concerns, I deeply appreciate that mindset

[@meteorfive6]

Sen. Kennedy is way ahead of these nominees!

[@beardedcollector83]

yes he is and we are proud of him in Louisiana

[@nibcamp3958]

Did he ever find out about that 5 dollar bill he got in the mail?

[@lindsey4463]

Is she a sitting Judge or a law school student? Seems she is constantly “researching” the law

[@colleenfox8065]

Do they know their constitution? How did they get these positions. To me its a red flag. Vote them out. I love you Kennedy. A real smart IRISHMAN

[@featherbabymom5706]

Quit thanking Sen. Kennedy for asking the questions. JUST ANSWER THEM!!

[@have_a_good_day420]

Thank you!! I was waiting for someone else to be irritated by this.

[@jasondean7281]

right

[@jonberger2057]

me thinks that when a judicial nominee takes most of their time giving thanks for the question, it is a good attribute to qualify them for the job.

[@have_a_good_day420]

@@jonberger2057 I’m hoping you’re joking

[@Matty88K]

It is common practice to thank senators for their question(s) when before the committee. It is considered rude and disrespectful not to do so.

[@bobbyjeanleblanc7926]

John Kennedy is so funny and yet so smart, you can't pull anything over this man. Every time I see Kennedy on any program I stop and watch the programs.

[@MHow-qc3ns]

bobbyjean leblanc: Me too! He's my kind of politician. He doesn't parse words. He doesn't waste my time and I just love it.

[@zarzar527]

He reminds me of Lieutenant Columbo. Dumb as a Fox.

[@samuelhowie4543]

@@zarzar527 Just one more thing sir.

[@gdjustdoit1]

Kennedy is ok when he’s not apologizing for nothing, schmoozing, or trying too hard to be a nice southern gentleman. The Dems don’t deserve good manners, nor do they respect it. They should not be let off the hook. Be tough, Kennedy.

[@karlswaringim3332]

They don't look very oppressed to me

[@BJMauck]

I just love and admire Senator Kennedy! He’s so knowledgeable and a no nonsense man. A politician I can actually believe and trust!

[@jamesbianco7805]

"Thank you, Senator, for that question. I don't know the answer, so I'm gonna bullshit my way through it"

[@jimevitts6143]

A judge , even a supreme court judge does not make laws period ! A judge can and only uphold the laws that are in place ! Nothing more nothing less !

[@hubuhstank8342]

Said that to myself the day the Supreme court said gay marriage was legal, i was wondering where it said in the constitution it said it was 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@somethingorother9263]

@@hubuhstank8342 where it is absent that it is illegal. That's where. Since it's not specified, and the court made a ruling, any suit following will defer to the ruling of the Supreme court.Court. They technically don't make laws, but their rulings influence future suits.

[@hubuhstank8342]

@@somethingorother9263 they can not create law.

[@cward1954]

Most judges do try to legislate from the bench. That's why they become a judge in the first place.

[@hubuhstank8342]

@@cward1954 well they need to be removed

[@dannymoseley6965]

When I see Kennedy I always think crafty like a fox! I'm also reminded of Columbo!! His gentil Southern mannerisms and precise slow speaking tells you everything about the man!

[@GeeTrieste]

He is a modern rendition of Mark Twain/Sam Clemens.

[@danicruus659]

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[@WhatsCookingTime]

Another person mentioned that as well and you know it's funny I've been trying to think of who he reminds me of for a long time in your right definitely like Columbo

[@kennethalbert4653]

Haha. I always thought the same thing but I had it confused with "Beretta".

[@poochyboi]

from now on, anytime my teacher asks me a question I don't know, Imma just start by saying: Thank you teacher for that question.

[@roselee4445]

Great idea

[@bx3556]

Senator: "let's just take a simple example... can a court grant the right to forced labor by a healthcare provider despite non-payment or is that better suited for the legislative branch to fund it through taxation...?" Nominee: "Well I think we have a right to everything... but I'll have to do some research first and ask others what I should actually think."

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

Senator Kennedy has such a charming way of asking questions that leaves the other person looking stumped & stupid. He's a Southern gentleman thats filled with an exorbitant amount of witt and knowledge. 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇲

[@Anonymous8317]

100%, he hits them with a doozie out of nowhere”

[@gc6888]

Senator Kennedy has his emotions in check asking question based on facts. Very refreshing

[@garyriley2925]

True American.

[@garyriley2925]

One of a kind.

[@garyriley2925]

Wickedly smart,in a good way.

[@robertcarey8237]

Thank you for that question, but I really don’t really want to answer it

[@PV96]

Kennedy is a good ol’ boy that has a incredible brain. He is smarter than most of the people that he interviews.

[@benjaminjudge6232]

I took a shot each time she said “Thank you” I couldn’t tell you what year it is 🥴

[@lamann2437]

This ^^^^ 🔥 😂😂😂😂😂

[@syko2164]

Don't worry, neither can biden

[@roselee4445]

You are soused then

[@tooterooterville]

Anybody that says "thank you for that question" is secretly saying "I won't answer this question and I will obfuscate my answer as much as possible".

[@nibcamp3958]

They all use that "thank you". Its a mark of respect. They should say " thank you for that dumb question"

[@garyriley2925]

@@nibcamp3958 has that always been the protocol?

[@raypotts9959]

Someone once called Senator Kennedy a nitwit My response was he’s no nitwit I bet you’ve never seen an episode of Colombo. Senator Kennedy is brilliant. My opinion

[@pagalmasala]

Love it when he shoots back with words!

[@Anthony-rz6uw]

Totally agree with you .

[@josiahgibbs5697]

He was actually educated at Oxford. His degree is even fancier than Ted Cruz's

[@dalewright3667]

I agree! Senator Kennedy has impressed me, with his Columbo approach to questions he asked. Let no one think this man is slow, hell he is two questions ahead of the questions he asked

[@MrElapid]

Sen. Kennedy is brilliant. Also his wonderful wit....

[@Skittle_skyler]

I like watching senator Booker and Kennedy having a good time and I enjoy senator gram

[@ruthiematteson6827]

If you take out the time where "thank you for that question." is said... each person could be asked 2 more questions. Lol

[@franquely748]

I admire Senator Kennedy so much. He is a well seasoned Senator that does his job instead of just biding his time. His candor and sense of humor are refreshing.

[@kentuckywoman9863]

Really agree on that.He makes it worth listening to.

[@kirkgreen6854]

Er er

[@richardthompson3153]

How in the hell can anyone dislike Senator Kennedy? He is a national treasure! :-)

[@Matty88K]

He's a buffoon and grandstander.

[@franquely748]

@@richardthompson3153 I know, right? He is definitely an asset to not only the Republican party, but our Country as well.

[@gorf101]

It's like watching Andy Griffith on Matlocke.

[@GeeTrieste]

That's about right.

[@ronnyrono782]

"Thank you for the question", has to be the most ingenuous thing I've ever heard. You just know they're thinking, Senator why don't you take your question and *%#€$

[@christrudell7966]

Politians and diapers must be changed often. And for the same reasons. Mark Twain

[@boredaf5782]

I mean sure John Kennedy is old, but he's far more effective than these biden nominees that can't even answer simple questions

[@demonrathunter]

" Thank you Senator Kennedy for that question " Means, Crap I have no idea how to answer this...........

[@maryowens8914]

God bless John Kennedy and his smooth, gracious ways to ask the most essential questions. He always puts these folks on the spot with the most charming and clever speech!

[@FirstNameLastName-okayyoutube]

It is great =) sharpens all of our minds hearing him speak

[@kentuckywoman9863]

I get a kick out of what he has to say.

[@danicruus659]

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[@debbiegradowski9885]

He’s good ~ Isn’t he!

[@jb34304]

9:04 Yeah he puts them _on the spot_ with *gotcha* questions. Either answer Deb would have chosen, John was ready to give an argument supporting the other answer.

[@bethzacharski2636]

Senator Kennedy ... Louisiana loves you. I am from Chicago but moved down here for reason I am not sure of yet. But the fact that I have a Senator like you makes it so much better.

[@NewCaliforniaRepublicTrooper]

Take a shot every time Justice Bordman says, "Thank you Senator for that question."

[@lmn6724]

John Kennedy You Are SLICK BUDDY! FINE EXAMPLE OF AN 🇺🇲AMERICAN PATRIOT YOU STAND BY OUR CONSTITUTION 🇺🇲BLESS YOU Sir 🙏 🙌 🇺🇲🇺🇲 AMEN 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@kentuckywoman9863]

Amen Laura.

[@lmn6724]

@@kentuckywoman9863 Thank You Love 💖 Kentucky Blessings Your Way 🇺🇲 & Texas Proud 🇺🇲 ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@rainmanknows4926]

J🤡Kennedy🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Great_America]

I will literally have a heart attack if any of these judges can actually answer the questions being asked 🙄

[@nerdworld8211]

I’ll call your ambulance

[@nordicslav81]

Judge Boardman gave the most complicated and unnecessary “I don’t know” answer to a question I’ve ever heard. What the hell.

[@keithfitchett550]

I’m Speechless, with no words, that appears to represent speechless with words.

[@earth4665]

I never realized how awesome Kennedy is.

[@patrickkenna6387]

I was really disappointed in some conservatives that gave him hate at first because he talks slow. obviously, it is apart of his culture, but he also does it to be as clear as possible and make very valid points. He is not trying to ask 30 different questions and lampoon the individual he is asking the question to. He takes one or 2 serious constructional questions and makes them as clear as day so the person has time to answer them. really shows how they view the constitution.

[@RMGCBG]

He always tortured nominees, if they aren’t ready he crushes them

[@frankchris07]

He is a very smart and good man

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

One of the best things to come out of Louisiana

[@nancysanders342]

He is slow and deliberate and genius smart. That manner is deceiving and very southern. He won re-election by a huge margin here in Louisiana. He is brilliant. Check out his educational record.

[@chrisburch5535]

Education should not be decided by the courts. We now know this woman is a judicial activist. Thank you Senator Kennedy.

[@michaelfrost4454]

We knew the moment BIG LIE Biden nominated her

[@franquely748]

I just love the way he can pull information out of someone before they even know what's happening. Brilliant man !!!!!

[@johnsonhunglo1993]

@@michaelfrost4454: Trump owns 'The Big Lie'!!!!

[@ann745]

Did Kennedy grill the 200 Federal judges, especially those who were rated unqualified by the American Bar Association, that Republicans gave the thumps up.

[@johnsonhunglo1993]

@@michaelfrost4454: So, Biden is the progenitor of 'The Big Lie'?

[@rolandosauceda1070]

Thank you Mr. Booker. In the past I have misjudged you, my apologies. Mr. Kennedy is a great example of how you should behave during these hearings. Thaks both of you for your order, kindness and professionalism.

[@yzb1234]

"Thank you very much for that question senator" = hmmmm , how can I say nothing as vaguely as possible

[@LightS_bRight]

His questions are brilliant. 🦅🇺🇸🗽💯🇺🇸🦅

[@morganlove4379]

Gee , “shall not be infringed “ that is a pretty clear statement even a real judge can understand !

[@dpmauto6749]

Too bad they never fucken answer them.

[@Kaizergeld]

20 seconds in and I’m already laughing and beaming with pride

[@georgeannrutkowski2740]

The Chairman should tell the candidates to stop saying "Thank you Senator for that question" and wasting our Senators time !!!!!!

[@kh7955]

I love that Booker looks up to Kennedy. You can see the massive amount of respect from both

[@joewoodrum5160]

The rule stands. As long as they apply the rule equally The People cannot assemble on Private Property without the expressed permission of the Owner. Simple and straight forward.

[@whatmattersmost119]

Yep. The Harris polit-bureau ends rights of private owners.

[@janibeg3247]

our city library does not allow people with petitions to collect signatures in the library

[@jcnash02]

@@janibeg3247 has to be applied equally

[@skyfi7753]

My rights end where yours begin and vs versa.

[@whatmattersmost119]

@@skyfi7753 do you own property in these United States?

[@noobandfriends2420]

These people aren't principled. That's why they keep saying they need to look at specific cases so they can push their political ideology onto others .

[@danicruus659]

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[@crudkick]

Yes, ambiguous like youtube TOS so it can be applied in whatever manner the authority having jurisdiction may choose

[@garricksteventon1308]

As a proud Englishman, despairing of politics in this Country at the moment, oh how we need somebody like Sen. Kennedy.

[@NolanSchuster4]

Well done Corey Booker! Honestly love to see the little things go right in government, like giving extended time to friends and opposition senators. I respect him a lot more, I’m still not overly fond of him, but I respect him a little more now.

[@My2ndnephew]

She has a self-satisfied smirk on her mug.

[@Angie-dx4dd]

They never answer....because they don't know the answer. Sad

[@ThePresidentialTouch]

They don't know which answer will pay off more.

[@ann745]

Neither did Kavenaugh.

[@shannonelam6766]

True, however most of them does their best to hide any truthful answers, and lastly they continuously say thank you for the questions which they regret being ask in an attempt to run out the Senators time.

[@dystopian2153]

@@ThePresidentialTouch 🤣🤣

[@qwikvr6gti]

His questions are bullshit! He knows the fucking answer!

[@atis9061]

I really like this senator, I can tell he really cares about the law.

[@chucklundborg8485]

Mr John Kennedy , is the definition of American male masculinity , not toxic and not weak !

[@slotfreak7094]

Notice the underlying tension of the nominees, the arrogance and double talk is their only weapon.

[@DavidSmith-uc3mz]

These nominations are not qualified for a district court

[@danicruus659]

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[@stemmentor9700]

Qualified for parole. All crooks

[@omgwhathappenedtomyspaceba1291]

They'll all be confirmed overwhelmingly.

[@GatesRapes]

@@omgwhathappenedtomyspaceba1291 Zuckerbucks !!

[@nenefry8502]

You are correct. Aren't they lifetime appointments as a federal judge? lord help us all.

[@andreimtriscas6626]

So basically she needs to research to make a judgment, I say that's why the Supreme Court fails badly

[@babychewbacca9211]

Their incompetence in answering questions does not baffle me. It’s often traditional nowadays.

[@tstbad59]

Kennedy: what is heavier, three pounds or two pounds Nominee: Thank You, I would have to look that up.

[@christopherskipp1525]

Kennedy: who is a bigger ass, me or a used car salesman? Nominee: You, of course senator.

[@nibcamp3958]

If he ever asked a question like that directly, it would be a miracle, especially if he accepted it. Every question he asks is a hypothetical "what if". What if we used grams instead of pounds would be the next question after he gets the answer and we wait while he shuffles papers and comes up with another dumb question.

[@johnbulcaster7464]

@@christopherskipp1525 Awe you're a left wing lunatic and are all upset huh? Run along now....go break a window or do what you guys usually do

[@bernatkun8069]

@@nibcamp3958 drivel on kid

[@meteorfive6]

Sen. Kennedy is way ahead of these stupid nominees!

[@jaichandra2644]

He’s an old school, classical representation of a Republican. I’m all about it. He’s one of the old schoolers that I really like. I prefer the younger generation. Cruz, Hawley , Etc

[@kennethbaker4447]

Sen KENNEDY, Thank you🇺🇲💜 for always being a PART of the Questioning of Our Justices which are nominees--There's a REAL Issue with our State's Judicials🤔 Sincerely Patty Sue Chandler-Lindquist

[@mytimebox1]

“I’ll have to circle back” is the new E Pluribus Unum

[@barbybubbles314]

Makes me proud to be from louisiana! Yeah, you go boy! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@aliway4136]

Is he related to the other "Kennedys"?

[@sunshinehippie70]

Wish he was moving tonFlorida instead of Pelosi!

[@mccoybyz1099]

The way Corey Booker and John kennedy are working together, being respectful and courteous, being professional is how all these matters should go! I'm so tired of all the bullshit back and forth I just hope to see more of this civilized conduct it's refreshing

[@danicruus659]

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[@Dr1vePr0]

My exact thoughts even though previously Booker was not a guy I liked, I respect that he handled himself so well and respectfully towards someone across the aisle.

[@ajv7575]

It’s all political BS. Booker’s acting nice cuz we have an idiot leftist puppet president now. They need to fill the cabinet to push their leftist agenda. It would’ve been refreshing if the dems showed that same respect and courtesy when Trump nominees were up at the mic. Republicans should be returning the beat down right now.

[@Dr1vePr0]

@@ajv7575 I pretty much agree and that's what I was expecting to see out of Booker... douche partisan rhetoric

[@mccoybyz1099]

@Jake Roberts I agree 100% , I got deep hatred for all those leftist Biden loving Green New Deal fantasizing scumbags, but the appearance of less immature he said she said is what is needed in govt , especially when televised they are making us as a country look bad

[@chief7839]

I'm not a huge fan of Senator Booker but I am impressed by the level of respect Senators Kennedy and Booker have for each other. I think if ALL in Congress and Senate displayed that level of working across the isle, we would ALL be so much better off.

[@L5player]

"That you, senator, for that question." That gives the nominee a couple seconds to formulate another non-answer. "Thank you, judge, for that non-answer. I believe I'll vote No."