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But the record reveals Judge Gorsuch is far from that, finding him to be far to the right on almost every issue. That would not be impossible, as some politically vulnerable and/or institution-minded lawmakers will call for an up-or-down vote even if they ultimately oppose Gorsuch.

Senator Tester is one of five red-state democrats who has come under heavy political pressure to confirm Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch. Democrats this week, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, ratcheted up their critique of specific cases they said showed Gorsuch to favor corporations and big business, but have yet to unearth a silver bullet that would convince their Democratic caucus to hold strong should they filibuster his nomination. “He’s going to be able to express and answer tough questions, answer easy questions and talk about his vision of the constitution”, Capito said.

Carrie Severino, chief counsel and policy director of the Judicial Crisis Network, thinks Gorsuch will likely get some support from Democrats. They say they hope that the energetic anti-Trump movement will turn its grass-roots energy to the Supreme Court battle. “The result has been a system that empowers the wealthy and well-connected, while drowning out the voices of everyday Americans”.

In 2010, Gorsuch spoke at one of those retreats and criticized the current state of civil litigation in the US, which he warned could price out the courts for too many people. This is a foreboding omen for those concerned about the unlimited corporate spending in elections unleashed by the Citizens United decision. “We don’t need another justice who spends his time looking out for those with money and influence”.

“Mr. Anschutz spoke with Senator (Wayne) Allard (of Colorado) about Neil Gorsuch, and Senator Allard suggested that we pass along Mr. Gorsuch’s resume to you”, Black wrote.

Democrats and liberal groups did not dispute that they are being badly beaten on the airwaves in the fight over Trump’s first nomination to the Supreme Court.

In 2009, Gorsuch joined an published opinion before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Kastl v. Maricopa County Community College District, which found transgender people aren’t protected under the provision of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 barring sex discrimination.

“Judge Gorsuch ruled against Patricia Caplinger, from Missouri, who sued after a medical device was implanted in a non-FDA approved way”, Sen. “We are especially encouraged by his commitment to religious freedom, America’s first freedom”.

While groups involved in campaign finance issues seem to believe they already know Gorsuch’s positions, the judge has issued few rulings in this area. The case was Employment Division v. Smith. Gorsuch’s critics have speculated the opinion could indicate he would be open to loosening or striking down contribution limits for candidates and political parties, which have been left largely intact by the Supreme Court’s recent rulings. This comes after their unprecedented partisan obstructionism, refusing a hearing or a vote on President Obama’s nominee to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Antonin Scalia in February 2015, almost a full year before the end of the President’s term. Kirsten Gillibrand pointed out recently, the Republican majority in the Senate – the GOP holds 32 seats there – will nearly certainly change the Senate rules, if necessary, to ensure Gorsuch is confirmed by a simple majority vote.