Mitch McConnell was asked what the Senate would do if a Supreme Court seat opened in 2020. “Oh, we’d fill it,” he said.
The Senate majority leader’s stance contrasts with his handling of President Barack Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in February 2016. Scalia was an ardent conservative voice on the court, and Garland was a relatively moderate choice who had garnered the praise of Republicans in the past.
By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
In reversal from 2016, McConnell says he would fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs during next year's presidential election, he would work to confirm a nominee appointed by President Trump
Read more »
McConnell Says GOP-Led Senate Would Seek to Confirm a Supreme Court Nominee in 2020Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made clear Tuesday that he would fill any Supreme Court seat that might open up next year, despite having blocked former President Obama’s high-court pick during an election year.
Read more »
2020 Democrats face 2012 GOP challengesBeyond the simple position of the frontrunners, there is the larger environment around the Democrats in 2019 and the Republicans in 2011.
Read more »
Hours before Memorial Day ride, Trump tweets Rolling Thunder will be back in 2020Pres. Trump said Rolling Thunder will be back in Washington next year – just hours before the motorcycle rally was set to hold its final event in the nation's capital.
Read more »
Two tax hikes for schools could end up on California’s 2020 ballotA November 2020 ballot measure could ask voters to impose $11 billion in new taxes for schools — specifically, a tax hike on corporate income over $1 million and on personal incomes above $1 million.
Read more »
Bernie Sanders to return home for first Vermont rally of 2020 cycleBernie Sanders' event comes nearly four years to-the-day after a memorable 2015 kick-off event in Burlington.
Read more »