To borrow this great chart from the Manafort trial, I think I’d draw the line for burden of proof at ‘unlikely’ or below for confirming a Supreme Court justice.pic.twitter.com/HSLAqyrxMh
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Seems odd to me that the pro-Kavanaugh arguments are centered around 'beyond a reasonable doubt.' The burden should be extremely high to deprive someone of their liberty. Seems like the bar could be considerably lower for appointing someone to a position.
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"Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the standard for criminal law. "Propensity of the evidence" often used in civil suits. There are many standards. People who don't realize this are just ignorant.
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FWIW I agree the standard for conviction of murder is not the right one to use for elected officials.
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A lifetime position who’s primary qualification is judgment.
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