Supreme Court nominee Jackson heading to Capitol Hill
is meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, taking her first steps toward confirmation as Democratic senators and the White House push for a swift timeline.
“You can see it when you meet her that she has real empathy,” Schumer said. “I think it’s very important in a judge because you’re having two sides clashing over whatever the issue is, to be able to empathize and walk in the other person’s shoes.” “One of our nation’s top legal minds, who will continue Justice Breyer’s legacy of excellence,” he said of Jackson.
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