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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
If McConnell hadn't refused to consider Obama's choice for SCOTUS at the time (Merrick Garland), hadn't even allowed it to be considered by the Senate at all - then Garland would've taken that vacancy, and RBG would've been able to retire knowing that a moderate judge was put into the other position.
That was her, suffering through sickness, in order to preserve the Republic. There is no personal ambition when you're SCOTUS. When you become USSCOTUS - you have won. Game over.
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That “made up” rule and anti American action will forever hang over Supreme Court nominations. Actions have consequences.
The actions during the last nomination were a
DIRECT result of McConnells actions.