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Republicans prep as they catapult toward Supreme Court 'nightmare scenario': Politico
What happened
RawStory, citing Politico, reports that Senate Republican leaders were preparing to move quickly if a Supreme Court seat opened while they still controlled the chamber. Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans would proceed rapidly; Judiciary Committee member Thom Tillis said he would “absolutely” support filling even a late-year vacancy. No vacancy appeared imminent at the time of the report.
The speculation centered on Clarence Thomas, 78, and Samuel Alito, 76, the Court’s two oldest justices and both Republican appointees. Alito said he intended to remain through the…
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