Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democrat vying for a U.S. Senate seat, has stirred controversy with sharp words for Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh.

During a recent discussion, McMorrow vented frustration over the Supreme Court’s decisions, questioning their accountability and even joking about losing control if she encountered the justices in public, as the Post Millennial reports.

McMorrow, who announced her candidacy in April to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters in the 2026 race, launched her campaign with a video addressing political chaos in Washington and urging supporters to reject feelings of helplessness.

Frustration Boils Over on Supreme Court

Her remarks came as she expressed doubts about whether reaching out to the Supreme Court via letters or calls makes any difference.

“Is there any sense in dealing with the Supreme Court, writing them, calling them?” McMorrow asked, reflecting a deep skepticism about engaging with the institution.

Let’s be honest -- writing polite letters to justices who seem out of touch with everyday Americans feels like shouting into the wind, especially when their rulings often clash with conservative values on life and liberty.

Personal Jab at Notre Dame Alumna

As a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, McMorrow took a particularly pointed jab at Justice Barrett, also an alumna, suggesting her appointment casts a negative light on their shared alma mater.

That’s a bold critique, but it raises questions about whether personal ties should fuel public criticism -- after all, shouldn’t policy disagreements stand on their own merit?

McMorrow’s frustration seems to stem from a broader discontent with the direction of the court, which many on the right would argue is finally correcting decades of activist overreach.

A Tailgate Tale Turns Tense

Things got spicier when McMorrow recalled a story of someone spotting Barrett and Kavanaugh at a tailgate event, prompting her to admit she’d struggle to keep her cool in such a setting.

“I was like, I would not be able to control myself,” McMorrow said, even quipping about the possibility of beverages being tossed in faces.

While her humor might aim for levity, it’s a risky jest -- public figures should know that words matter, and such imagery could easily be misconstrued as endorsing hostility over dialogue.

Broader Critiques of Political Figures

McMorrow didn’t stop at the judiciary; she also took aim at figures like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, claiming some leaders have no place in their positions.

While conservatives might cheer pushback against progressive agendas, her broad-brush disdain risks alienating those who see Trump and Musk as champions of free speech and economic grit -- hardly out-of-place traits in politics.

McMorrow’s path to the U.S. Senate in 2026 promises to be a tough fight in Michigan, where competitive races often hinge on bridging ideological divides, not widening them with off-the-cuff remarks.