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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
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.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell reflects on his role in blocking Supreme Court nominations during Obama's presidency.

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