Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer recently announced his plans to retire, and President Biden announced his plans to replace the Justice with a black woman. While I don’t have anything against a black woman filling the position, I do have a problem with our tendency to choose nominees based on anything other than qualifications.

Today, I talk about why we need to hire based on qualifications. I explain why, rather than empowering women and people of color, hiring by identity degrades and insults them.

“It sets all of us women back when white males make a statement about gender and race. It’s like we’re not competent to serve without bringing that up first.”

- Jennifer Nassour

This Week on Political Contessa:
Biden’s announcement following Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement
Thoughts on the separation of power
Why we need to stop choosing nominees based on things other than qualifications

Resources Mentioned:
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer recently announced his plans to retire, and President Biden announced his plans to replace the Justice with a black woman. While I don&rsquo;t have anything against a black woman filling the position, I do have a problem with our tendency to choose nominees based on anything other than qualifications.
Today, I talk about why we need to hire based on qualifications. I explain why, rather than empowering women and people of color, hiring by identity degrades and insults them.
&ldquo;It sets all of us women back when white males make a statement about gender and race. It&rsquo;s like we&rsquo;re not competent to serve without bringing that up first.&rdquo;
- Jennifer Nassour
This Week on Political Contessa:
<ul>
<li>Biden&rsquo;s announcement following Justice Stephen Breyer&rsquo;s retirement</li>
<li>Thoughts on the separation of power</li>
<li>Why we need to stop choosing nominees based on things other than qualifications</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pocketbookproject.org">pocketbookproject.org</a></li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t Forget to Pick Up My Quick Guide!
If you&rsquo;ve ever considered running, or you know a woman who should, I&rsquo;ve got something just for you: my quick guide called Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you&rsquo;re ready to enter the political arena.
To get these tips and learn about all new podcast episodes and ways to get involved, head over to <a href="http://politicalcontessa.com">politicalcontessa.com</a>.
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I&rsquo;m Jennifer Nassour, and this show is here to support your interest in center-right politics, policy, and breaking news.
Listen in and discover how to awaken your inner ideal candidate and, if you&rsquo;re ready, learn how you can jump in and change the world as a runner or a supporter.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.
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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.  My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.  I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.  Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.

Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.
Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

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