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Senate Democrats and the Supreme Court’s Approval Rating

Recent commentary from CBS News suggests that Senate Democrats may be engaging in a strategic initiative aimed at influencing public perceptions of the Supreme Court. This discussion was brought to the forefront during a segment on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” where reporter Jan Crawford highlighted the significant decline in the court’s approval ratings.

Crawford pointed out that the roots of this discontent can be traced back to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, an event that sparked considerable public outrage and, in her view, laid the groundwork for a concerted effort by Democrats to challenge the court’s legitimacy. “The outrage was so extreme that you saw a calculated effort to undermine legitimacy of the Supreme Court by Democrats,” she noted, citing various hearings and media stories that, in her assessment, exaggerated certain issues.

She argued that this narrative led to a growing sentiment among the public that the Supreme Court is corrupt or biased, which she contended is unfounded. According to Crawford, while opinions may diverge regarding specific rulings, the court itself operates with integrity. “This is still a court— you may disagree with their decisions— that is a very conservative court,” she emphasized.

Among the significant cases discussed was one concerning presidential immunity, where the court ruled, in a 6-3 decision, that former presidents have substantial protection from prosecution for official acts performed while in office. Crawford criticized the portrayal of this ruling by partisan opponents, asserting that it simultaneously provides protections relevant to current President Biden as well.

The public’s perception of the Supreme Court appears to be troubling, with a recent Fox News poll indicating a low approval rating of just 38% and a disapproval rate of 60%, coinciding closely with the high-profile immunity ruling. Nevertheless, Crawford pointed out that despite the current disapproval rate, the Supreme Court still holds a better approval standing than other major institutions such as the White House and Congress, which have historically faced similar dips in public trust.

Amid frustrations surrounding the court’s decisions, Crawford urged viewers to maintain a balanced perspective, noting that fluctuations in public opinion regarding the court are common over time and are reflective of a broader trend affecting various institutions.

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