Staff Reports
In a highly charged and intense hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas launched a scathing critique of President Joe Biden's nominee for District Judge, Mustafa Kasubhai. Cruz leveled accusations at Kasubhai, alleging that he held sympathies for Marxism and had embraced left-wing theories regarding matters of sex and race. Cruz, in particular, pointed to Kasubhai's previous writings, where he appeared to express admiration for Marxism, proposing its integration with conventional economic theories to enhance personal relationships.
‘I long for Barack Obama’: Ted Cruz rips Biden judicial nominee’s ‘love letters to Marxism,’ ‘radical’ views on sex https://t.co/qACwKMtvWe
— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) November 3, 2023
On the subject of sexuality, Cruz referenced an article authored by Kasubhai for the Wisconsin Women's Law Journal, in which he cited Harvard Law Professor Catharine MacKinnon. MacKinnon is renowned for her controversial views on sexuality, suggesting that much heterosexual activity could be seen as akin to rape. Cruz raised pointed questions about whether these extreme viewpoints were representative of the mainstream position within the Democratic Party.
Cruz also took exception to Kasubhai's endorsement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. By quoting passages from Kasubhai's writings, Cruz underscored the nominee's belief that DEI was fundamental to the court system. In Cruz's view, this stance further solidified Kasubhai's radicalism and cast doubts on his suitability for a federal judgeship.
Supported by other Republican senators on the committee, Cruz vehemently opposed Kasubhai's nomination, asserting that he was unfit for a position on the federal bench. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana joined Cruz in his opposition, asserting that Kasubhai's lack of qualifications was a matter of consensus among those present at the hearing.
As the hearing drew to a close, a vote to advance Kasubhai's nomination to the Senate floor was scheduled for November 9. Coincidentally, on the same day, the committee would also vote on issuing subpoenas as part of an ethics investigation into Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, further intensifying tensions between the Republican and Democratic factions.
