An 'Orange Cloud' Hangs Over Barrett's Nomination, Says Durbin

The transcript discusses the Affordable Care Act and the political urgency to appoint a 9th Supreme Court justice to potentially overturn it. It highlights the constraints of judicial conduct and originalism, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Constitution and the judicial process, as articulated by Justice Ginsburg.

Why is there a rush to fill the vacancy related to the Affordable Care Act?

• To support the Democratic platform

• To ensure the Affordable Care Act is upheld

• To fulfill a promise to end the Affordable Care Act

• To delay the decision on the Affordable Care Act

What is the nominee's stance on answering hypothetical questions?

• The nominee refuses to answer hypotheticals

• The nominee only answers hypotheticals in private

• The nominee is open to discussing hypotheticals

• The nominee provides detailed hypothetical scenarios

What does the nominee say about the strain on originalism?

• It strains the canons of conduct

• It supports the clear wording of the Constitution

• It allows for off-the-cuff reactions

• It encourages hypothetical discussions

According to the nominee, what prevents deciding legal issues outside of cases?

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 1

• Article 4

What did Justice Ginsburg emphasize about the judicial process?

• It should be disregarded

• It allows for unilateral decisions

• It requires hypothetical discussions

• It should be respected and followed