Senator Bork specializes in antitrust law . In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee , legal experts differed sharply over what impact Reagan 's free - market approach to antitrust law would have on competition and consumers . Some say his antitrust views are too conservative . Others praise his approach as " designed to protect consumer welfare . " President Reagan believes special interest groups have conducted a deliberate campaign of disinformation and distortion about Bork , aimed to sway moderate Republicans who along with southern Democrats are needed to defeat Bork 's nomination . Meanwhile, President Reagan launched a new, more vigorous campaign on behalf of Judge Bork's nomination, which is losing momentum. White House officials also believe that Bork 's reputation as a crime lord has n't received sufficient attention during the hearings .
Senator Bork specializes in antitrust law . In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee , legal experts differed sharply over what impact Reagan 's free - market approach to antitrust law would have on competition and consumers . Some say his antitrust views are too conservative . Others praise his approach as " designed to protect consumer welfare . " President Reagan believes special interest groups have conducted a deliberate campaign of disinformation and distortion about Bork , aimed to sway moderate Republicans who along with southern Democrats are needed to defeat Bork 's nomination . White House officials also believe that Bork 's reputation as a crime lord has n't received sufficient attention during the hearings .