President Biden To Announce Supreme Court Nominee By February

The transcript discusses President Biden's commitment to appointing a black woman to the Supreme Court following Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement. It highlights the political significance of this decision, the rigorous nomination process, and potential candidates like Ketanji Brown Jackson, Leondra Kruger, and J. Michelle Childs. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to confirm the nominee with a simple majority. Justice Breyer, known for his criticism of political influence in the court, remains optimistic about the future. The vetting process will involve consultation with the Vice President and bipartisan senators.

What key promise did President Biden aim to fulfill with the Supreme Court nomination?

• Appointing the first Asian American to the Supreme Court

• Appointing the first Hispanic woman to the Supreme Court

• Appointing the first openly LGBTQ+ person to the Supreme Court

• Appointing the first black woman to the Supreme Court

Who is one of the potential candidates mentioned for the Supreme Court nomination?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Elena Kagan

• Ketanji Brown Jackson

• Sonia Sotomayor

When is Justice Breyer expected to step down from the Supreme Court?

• During the court's summer recess

• During the court's spring recess

• During the court's winter recess

• During the court's fall recess

What is the significance of the Democratic-controlled Senate in the nomination process?

• They have no role in the confirmation process

• They need a simple majority to confirm the nominee

• They can only suggest nominees but not confirm them

• They need a two-thirds majority to confirm the nominee

What is Justice Breyer's view on politics in the judiciary?

• He is a known critic of politics influencing the judiciary

• He supports political influence in judicial decisions

• He believes politics should play a major role

• He has no opinion on the matter