In 1987, President Ronald Reagan nominated Robert Bork to the Supreme Court, but his confirmation did not pass Senate vote when a coalition led by Ted Kennedy lined up to oppose him. Currently, Bork is best known as a legal expert who has advocated a judicial philosophy called originalism. Bork has authored many best-selling books. | In 1987, President Ronald Reagan nominated Robert Bork to the Supreme Court, but his confirmation did not pass Senate vote when a coalition led by Ted Kennedy lined up to oppose him. Currently, Bork is best known as a legal expert who has advocated a judicial philosophy called originalism. Bork has authored many best-selling books. |