But What Are The Nice And Good And Non-Horribles Saying About Ketanji Brown Jackson?
President Biden got right on Twitter to congratulate Jackson, and he didn't even praise himself for being the great president who made such an excellent choice. Instead, he praised Judge Jackson!
Judge Jackson’s confirmation was a historic moment for our nation. We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her.
On the floor of the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) said, "Even in the darkest times, there are bright lights. Today is one of the brightest lights. Let us hope it’s a metaphor, an indication of many bright lights to come." [New York Times]
Here's poor Mitt Romney applauding Jackson's confirmation all by his lonesome on the Republican side of the aisle. You know what? That's far better than being with the rest of the wieners walking out.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren made a point that's thrilled us ever since Jackson was on the short list for the nomination: At long last, the Supreme Court will soon have a public defender, along with all those prosecutors and litigators.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation is extraordinary, for more than one reason: She’s the first public defender and the first Black woman on the Supreme Court—delivering powerfully important experience to the bench. This is a joyful & historic victory for equal justice!
This one's actually from yesterday, but the photo is too good not to include: Rep. Terri A.Sewell (D-Alabama) Tweeted the support of the women of the Congressional Black Caucus for Jackson's upcoming vote, and where can people order those "BLACK WOMEN ARE SUPREME" Tee shirts? Oh at the NAACP? Thanks, Twitter!
Rep. Terri Sewell on Twitter
Know what would have been good? Not just a Black woman veep to preside over the vote, but some Black women in the Senate to help confirm Jackson. Let's see about electing Black women senators!
But back to the positives: Rep. Ayana Pressley (D-Massachusetts) shared her congratulations on Twitter, too:
First Lady Jill Biden joined the celebration as well:
Judge Jackson, no one will forget the look on your daughter’s face or your husband’s pride throughout your confirmation — your journey will continue to inspire generations to come.
Kamala Harris's husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, also tweeted his congratulations, adding,
As a father... as a husband... as a lawyer… as an American... I was so proud and inspired to witness Judge Jackson's confirmation. History is made.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland — who know a thing of two about firsts, being one of the first two Native American women in Congress and the first Native American person appointed to a presidential Cabinet — had a simple reminder: Representation matters!
Representation matters! The confirmation of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson helps to fulfill the promise of America. Our country is made better when diversity triumphs.
Damn right, Madame Secretary.
Also too, check out this photo of Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) freaking BEAMING!
What a day for America, huh? Let's keep fighting for more of them, shall we?
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