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Lisa Blunt Rochester: Well, for me, Michael. this is not even a partisan issue. The reality is we have a responsibility, a constitutional…

On the recordJanuary 25, 2025
Well, for me, Michael. this is not even a partisan issue. The reality is we have a responsibility, a constitutional responsibility, to advise and consent.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware

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Blunt Rochester emphasizes the constitutional duty to evaluate nominees regardless of party.

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