Asking the question, "As a Catholic with VERY public views on ..... how will you be able to remain impartial?" IS VALID.
AND.... HONESTLY there was a lot of focus on JOE's previous views on "busing" as being "potentially racist" even though he wanted children of color to be able to LIVE in the neighborhoods with better schools, not just get bused to them.
AS a Catholic who wants to see EVERY CHILD given a decent education and a safe living environment and didn't think at the time that busing would be accepted by standard middle class and above parents, he got roasted. By the right AND left.
HIS response was telling, he made an effort to SHOW how committed he is to multiracial success by appointing the MOST DIVERSE group in his administration anyone has ever seen.
Barrett and other Republican appointees to Supreme Court didn't rubber stamp Donald through to WIN in 2020. So far, that is in their favor as being impartial to a point.
The difference IS when the left has concerns we speak up.... AND let people answer the question instead of just crucifying them without allowing any reply to be heard.