Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing a series of onslaughts from Republicans in the US Senate and conservatives in right-wing media.
One particular line of attack is getting a lot of traction on social media. Fox News host Tucker Carlson appeared to question Jackson‘s blackness.
Tucker Carlson suggests that Ketanji Brown Jackson is not Black enough
For Mr. Carlson, Jackson’s views are those of White liberals in his neighborhood. In his view, she will not bring any real diversity to the highest court in the land.
He stated: “Her views really seem like those of every affluent white liberal I’ve ever met … If you picked a rap star off the street, that person’s views would more likely be closer to the views of the average American than the views of this woman.”
Carlson, on Ketanji Brown Jackson:
"Her views really seem like those of every affluent white liberal I've ever met … If you picked a rap star off the street, that person's views would more likely be closer to the views of the average American than the views of this woman" pic.twitter.com/9aqUJTLRew
— Brendan Karet (@bad_takes) March 23, 2022
While many Republicans predict that Jackson will get confirmed, they are not giving her an easy ride.
Republicans try to paint Jackson as soft on crime
They have tried to portray Biden’s pick as soft on crime. They have also attempted to link her controversial issues like critical race theory and court-packing.
When the blows do not land because Jackson appears to be ready for the big league, they have accused the mainstream media of fawning over her nomination.
Not many expected Jackson’s nomination to be contentious because the Supreme Court will remain 6-3 in favor of conservative-leaning justices if the process goes through.
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— GOP (@GOP) March 22, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court
In a polarized nation, achieving unanimity for a seat on the Supreme Court does not look like a realistic proposition.
President Biden said during his 2020 campaign that he would nominate a Black woman to the high court if given the opportunity.
The Democratic politician has kept his promise, and Jackson is on her way to making history. It will be interesting to see if she gets one Republican vote along the way.
At this point, it is not clear that she will be able to accomplish this feat.