On the recordSeptember 18, 2020
The American people should have a voice in the election of their next Supreme Court justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.
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msnbc.comThe American people should have a voice in the election of their next Supreme Court justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.
McConnell's past statement is referenced to argue against filling the Supreme Court vacancy until after the election.
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