It’s a whopping head-scratcher when Democrats pose as champions of justice while Biden totes around his $167 billion student-loan forgiveness scheme, despite legal limitations. On a recent CNN talk, Scott Jennings, CNN analyst, took young Democrat Rep. Louis Auchincloss to task, questioning their perplexing stance on respecting the judiciary amid the recent Trump trial.
Auchincloss played defense, pointing Biden’s assertion of upholding judicial integrity. He conveniently contrasted this with Speaker Mike Johnson’s ‘lean-on-SCOTUS-friends’ approach as an appalling corruption of the constitutional power hierarchy. To Auchincloss, this presented a stark ‘law and order’ contrast to the American public.
Now, Biden’s no stranger to accusations of power abuse. Jennings tackled this:
AUCHINCLOSS: It’s the GOP versing the Democrats in maintaining law and order. The latter’s robust against border security legislation, open to defunding the FBI.
But wait, Jennings had a slice of reality to serve:
JENNINGS: You tout respect for justice, but in less than a day, Biden preaches judicial respect, but disregards the Supreme Court on student loan issues. Which part of the judiciary deserves respect? Good parts, bad parts?
AUCHINCLOSS: Point of law – The Supreme Court flagged Biden’s 2003 HEROES Act usage as illegal. He switched gear, adhered to the court’s judgment, and sought another legal means…
JENNINGS: He didn’t stop, did he?
AUCHINCLOSS: … because he respected the Supreme Court’s ruling.
JENNINGS: As a Congressman, don’t you find Biden surpassing your authority offensive?
Enter Bakari Sellers, with a quick brush-off: “I would argue that the offense here probably is Donald Trump.”
Asked about their party’s progressives urging Biden to take a tougher line on Trump, Auchincloss replied cryptically:
AUCHINCLOSS: The president prioritizes judicial system integrity; the rule of law must take precedence. It’s actions over words that’ll make the difference.
In the political theatre which feels more like a circus, the Democrats continue to don the mask of justice advocates. Defending their turf, they conveniently forget the contradictory moves that highlight their wavering stance on law and order. Thought-provoking sounds from the likes of Rep. Auchincloss reveal just how respect for the rule of law has a convenient scope. As we witness these contradictions unfold, it will be intriguing to see if actions indeed overpower words in the tumultuous political game. Furthermore, how Biden’s audacious actions will resonate with the rule of law will shape the direction of our great nation.
