Report: Biden to Nominate Anti-Abortion Judge

JUN 30 2022·Updated SEP 20 2022

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The Facts

US Pres. Biden reportedly intends to nominate anti-abortion attorney Chad Meredith to a federal judgeship in Kentucky, in what sources allege is part of a deal with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to not obstruct Biden's future federal nominations.
CNN
There aren't currently any federal judicial vacancies in Kentucky, and Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) has said "it's clear that this is part of some larger deal on judicial nominations."
Newsweek
The alleged deal comes in the wake of SCOTUS' decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Biden's promise to do everything in his power to protect abortion rights.
Business Insider
Meredith previously served as Kentucky's solicitor general under Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron and chief deputy counsel to Republican Gov. Matt Bevin.
Forbes
There are 118 current or expected lower court vacancies, and the Biden admin. has made 34 nominations so far.
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The Spin

Democratic narrative

Not only has Biden agreed to appoint a judge with a record of stripping women of their rights to bodily autonomy, but he has also put his faith in McConnell, a man who has no credibility when it comes to keeping promises. This is a bad decision on all fronts.

Daily Kos

Republican narrative

While another pro-life judicial appointment sounds nice, conservatives should be wary of this deal. It adds fuel to the pro-abortion fire on top of Republicans' recent anti-gun legislation, and will likely be a trade off between one pro-life judge in return for a slew of leftists.

Townhall