Former Kavanugh Law Clerk Sees 'Lots of Overlap' With Justice Kennedy

The transcript discusses the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, comparing him to Justice Kennedy in terms of jurisprudence and personal attributes. It explores Kavanaugh's legal interpretive methods, particularly his stance on the Chevron doctrine and regulatory agencies. The conversation also touches on the independence of regulatory agencies and the diversity within the Supreme Court, highlighting the educational and experiential backgrounds of its members.

What was the main theme highlighted by Judge Kavanaugh during his nomination event?

• His commitment to environmental law

• His dedication to the rule of law

• His interest in international relations

• His focus on economic policies

How does Judge Kavanaugh's approach to legal interpretive methods differ from Justice Kennedy's?

• Kavanaugh is more of a formalist

• Kavanaugh is more of a realist

• Kavanaugh is more of a pragmatist

• Kavanaugh is more of a libertarian

What is Judge Kavanaugh's stance on the Chevron doctrine?

• He fully supports it

• He believes it should be expanded

• He is skeptical of it

• He has no opinion on it

What is a potential risk of having Supreme Court justices with similar educational backgrounds?

• More frequent disagreements

• Increased political bias

• Lack of diverse perspectives

• Higher chances of corruption

Which law schools are mentioned as having a significant presence on the Supreme Court?

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Princeton and MIT

• Yale and Harvard

• Stanford and Columbia