Kavanaugh sworn in: Supreme Court makes jerk to the right

- Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Chief Justice a few hours after the Senate's decisive vote. This happened in a small ceremony at the court. President Trump welcomed the approval for Kavanaugh. 'I congratulate the senate on approving a fantastic candidate.'

With Tavanaugh Trump gets his second chief judge inside. That is a huge victory for the president in the short term. The appointment of conservative judges was one of his most important election promises. Kavanaugh's appointment will help Trump and the Republicans attend the congressional elections in just one month.

The appointment also has major consequences for the long term. Members of the Supreme Court are appointed for life. With the appointment of a chief judge, a president can continue to rule over his grave for years to come. Kavanaugh is 53, and can probably last for another 30 years.