How Justice Breyer Went From Harvard to Capitol Hill

The transcript discusses the speaker's esteemed reputation, leading to an invitation from Senator Kennedy to work on regulatory reform. It highlights the surprise nomination by President Carter to the 1st Circuit, requiring bipartisan support from conservative Strom Thurmond. The narrative emphasizes past bipartisan collaboration, with daily planning meetings involving key figures like Ken Feinberg and Emery Sneeden, focusing on achieving common goals despite political differences.

What was the primary focus of the speaker's work when they joined Senator Kennedy's staff?

• Foreign affairs

• Regulatory reform

• Education policy

• Healthcare reform

Who nominated the speaker to be a judge on the 1st Circuit?

• Ken Feinberg

• Strom Thurmond

• President Carter

• Senator Kennedy

What was surprising about the speaker's nomination to the 1st Circuit?

• It was opposed by all Republicans

• It required bipartisan support

• It was unexpected due to their lack of experience

• It was a secretive process

Who was Strom Thurmond's chief person on the Judiciary Committee?

• Ken Feinberg

• Emery Sneeden

• Senator Kennedy

• President Carter

What was the approach used by the speaker and their colleagues to achieve political goals?

• Solo decision-making

• Secretive negotiations

• Open conniving

• Public debates