If there is one thing that afflicts Democratic politicians, left-wing activists, and members of the Beltway press whose political views align with Democrats, it’s poor memory.

The Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, as such processes go, has primarily been a routine, if not dull, exercise. Sure, we’ve witnessed moments of political grandstanding by Republicans. After all, President Joe Biden nominated Jackson, which comes with that expectation. And when was the last time politicians didn’t grandstand during high-profile public hearings? It’s practically a job requirement.