Abstract
As scholars of the confirmation process, we aim to measure what is measurable, in the hope that data can inform our more subjective perceptions of politics. And one measurable feature of Kavanaugh’s testimony is the striking number of times he interrupted the senators to challenge their comments or force his own point. Here, the historical record can shed some light. This article reviews the history of interruptions during Supreme Court confirmation hearings from 1939 to 2010.
Repository Citation
Collins, Paul M. Jr. and Ringhand, Lori A., "Interruptions at Supreme Court confirmation hearings have been rising since the 1980s" (2018). Popular Media. 294.
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/fac_pm/294
Originally posted at the Conversation on October 4, 2018.