> If you've ever watched a Senate judiciary hearing, the questions posed to the candidate are often ideological in nature rather than legal. It hasn't always b

> If you've ever watched a Senate judiciary hearing, the questions posed to the candidate are often ideological in nature rather than legal. It hasn't always been this way [1]. There have been controversial candidates at times throughout history, but most candidates got supermajority votes. In modern times, things are incredibly, abnormally polarized. [1] https://www.senate.gov/legislative/nominations/SupremeCourtNominations1789present.htm https://www.senate.gov/legislative/nominations/SupremeCourtN...