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Reviewed on January 10, 2020 | Nonfiction
In this compelling tale of political strategy and suspense, Washington Post columnist Marcus details the selection and nomination process that led to Brett Kavanaugh becoming a Supreme Court justice, and the tumultuous confirmation hearings that followed. The "ambition" of the title refers to both Kavanaugh's personal goal, and conservatives' desire to control federal courts. Marcus explains how Kavanaugh's selection process was guided by recommendations from the Federalist Society amid worries t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More