Rep. Jim Clyburn Calls His Vote for Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court Confirmation a 'Mistake'
Democratic Representative James Clyburn publicly regretted his 1991 support for Justice Clarence Thomas, stating the justice later acted against his own background and values.
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James Clyburn says supporting Clarence Thomas for supreme court ‘was mistake’
Congressman says Thomas abandoned his principles to become an extremist, hard-right member of bench Senior Democratic congressman James Clyburn said his decision to support Clarence Thomas for a US supreme court seat “was a mistake” and called for the expansion of the nation’s highest legal panel to 13 justices. Clyburn, of South Carolina, spoke up for Thomas at his fiery 1991 confirmation hearings, calling him “a personal and professional friend” who would use their shared experiences liftin...
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Read full article →Jim Clyburn regrets supporting Clarence Thomas' SCOTUS appointment, calling it a 'mistake'
Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., called supporting Clarence Thomas during his 1991 confirmation hearing a "mistake," saying the justice rebelled against his background.
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