On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
Let's not forget. During his campaign, Donald Trump needed to shore up support from the Republican base who questioned whether he was sufficiently conservative.
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Durbin recalls Trump's strategy to secure conservative support through pre-approved judicial nominees.
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