Confirmation Wars

The book delves into the decline of the judicial nominations process over the past fifty years, highlighting its impact on judicial independence. Wittes uses extensive reporting and interviews to illustrate how the process has evolved in response to the growing power of the judiciary. He moves beyond partisan blame, advocating for reforms that would protect the judiciary from the political turmoil that currently taints nominations. Through his analysis, he emphasizes the need for institutional changes to restore integrity to the process.