Today the gavel will fall to open the United States Senate Judiciary Committee hearings to consider whether Neil Gorsuch should become the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
If he’s learned anything from prior nominees, Gorsuch will use the hearings as an opportunity to speak without actually saying anything. When asked pointed questions, he will dodge and deflect, and if cornered beyond escape – simply refuse to answer on the ground that it may affect his future ability to judge. To the extent that he does so, he will likely pass through the Senate’s confirmation process.
