Word: haynsworth
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Andrew J. Casner '53. Weld Professor of Law, said Haynsworth "lacks a sensitivity that I think is necessary...
Abram Chayes '43, professor of Law, called Haynsworth "not really a man of intellectual caliber." Chayes said that Haynsworth appears to be more interested in "marginal activity"- outside financial activity- than in judging. Chayes added that Haynsworth's "views are more conservative than I like...
Adam Yarmolinsky '43, professor of Law, said he does not think that thecharges of conflict of interest that have been raised against Haynsworth are justified "in a technical sense." But he added that he is concerned about raising to the Supreme Court "a judge who's spent so much of his time and energy in managing his investments after coming to the bench...
Louis L. Jaffe '28, Byrne Professor of Administrative Law, said it is valid to oppose Haynsworth on political grounds. He said the President is entitled to appoint a conservative, and the Senate is entitled to disapprove the nomination if it wishes. Jaffe added that the nomination is "unfortunate...
Berman, who said he thinks Haynsworth is an honest and intelligent judge, added, "I have a feeling Judge Haynsworth would decide on his legal opinions, not his prejudices." Berman said Haynsworth "would not have been my choice" but added "I'm inclined to think I'd vote to confirm...