The Vault - October 2, 1987

Washington Week with The Atlantic
Air Date: 10/01/87 | Rating: NR

In 1987, conservative Appeals Court Judge Robert Bork was nominated by Ronald Reagan to the Supreme Court. After a strong campaign by liberals, including Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), against Bork's nomination, the US Senate voted 58-42 not to confirm him for the high court. This program aired three weeks before the Senate vote.

Washington Week with The Atlantic Image

The Vault – October 2, 1987
S1987 Ep2740 | 5m 58s
Air Date: 10/01/87 | Rating: NR

The Washington Week panel discusses the 1987 confirmation battle over Judge Robert Bork.

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