Senate Ready to Confirm a New Supreme Court Justice, Cruz in the Mix
TL;DR
With Justice Alito’s retirement chatter ongoing, Senate Republicans say they’re prepared to confirm a replacement before the November midterms, though intra-party talks reportedly haven’t fully heated up. Trump has floated Ted Cruz as a potential frontrunner, and Republicans hold a 53-seat majority, meaning they can push a nominee through with a simple majority.
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- Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future CNN
- Thune says Senate GOP ‘prepared’ to fill potential Supreme Court vacancy Politico
- Trump: ‘Prepared’ to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire The Hill
- Trump ‘Prepared’ If Any Justices Retire Early, Citing Ginsburg Bloomberg.com
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