"The defeat of Robert Bork's 1987 Supreme Court nomination was a watershed event that unleashed what Stephen Carter has called 'the confirmation mess.' There was no question that Bork was a highly qualified nominee. He was rejected not because of any lack of qualification, or any impropriety, but because of his stated judicial philosophy: how he would vote as a judge."
-John Maltese, "Anatomy of a Confirmation Mess: Recent Trends in the Federal Judicial Selection Process," 2004. Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's argument? Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's argument?
A) The defeat of Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination in 1987 led to a significant shift in the confirmation process, highlighting the impact of judicial philosophy over qualifications.
B) The confirmation of Robert Bork for the Supreme Court in 1987 marked a significant moment in judicial history due to his highly qualified nomination.
C) The confirmation process for federal judges has always been contentious, but the rejection of Robert Bork's nomination in 1987 intensified this phenomenon.
D) The nomination of Robert Bork for the Supreme Court in 1987 was controversial, primarily due to his lack of qualifications and ethical concerns.