It is the job of a senator to pursue her policy preferences. In fact, it would be a dereliction of duty for her to put policy goals side. By contrast, it is the job of a judge to resist her policy preferences.
Amy Coney Barrett emphasizes the independence of a judge compared to a senator's role in pursuing policy.
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