The current state of politicization of the confirmation process is because _____.

A.
hyperpartisanship flows into all parts of politics except judicial confirmations

B.
senatorial courtesy and the collegial atmosphere of the Senate increase politicization

C.
the high degree of competency among recent nominees has increased politicization

D.
some federal judges view the courts as agents of social change

E.
a nominee's ideology and political views have no place in the confirmation process