Garland has had this kind of bipartisan support for years, and there is only one reason: His judicial record has consistently followed decisions by the Supreme Court and, where appropriate, by Congress and the executive branch. In simplest terms, Garland has made his career out of following the law, instead of making it up. President Obama could have chosen dozens of nominees who would be more politically liberal than Garland, but no one has higher standards of personal integrity and apolitical decisions.