One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, Mr. President, you will not fill this Supreme Court vacancy.
Mitch McConnell: “One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, Mr. President, you will not fill…”
On the recordOctober 11, 2020
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Mitch McConnell reflects on his role in blocking Supreme Court nominations during Obama's presidency.
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