New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

The widespread expression of hopes, fears and predictions about the forthcoming votes and opinions of Justice Amy Coney Barrett reflect a practice as old as the republic itself. Since the beginning, mere mention of a prospective nominee to the high court has inspired advice, counsel and warnings from the four corners of the nation.

In 1812, Thomas Jefferson issued a stark warning to his friend,...