Sasse Warns Democrats Not to Target Barrett’s Faith

Republican senator Ben Sasse (Neb.) ripped Democrats for criticizing appellate judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious beliefs after he met with the Supreme Court nominee on Thursday.

Sasse called on Senate Democrats to engage with Barrett's judicial philosophy instead of resorting to attacks on her Catholic faith. The Nebraska senator has not forgotten the ugliness of Barrett's initial appearance before his committee when the Notre Dame law professor was selected for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

"Instead of arguing with Judge Barrett’s judicial philosophy, too many on the left are trying to belittle her accomplishments by attacking her faith," Sasse said. "It’s disgusting because it’s an attack on America’s core belief in religious liberty. It’s dumb because attacking a Catholic mom who happens to be an incredible lawyer, professor, and jurist is a losing strategy."