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Al Franken: Mitch McConnell made it very clear that if in 22 they pick up the majority, that he will not allow a Biden nominee for…

On the recordJune 17, 2021
Mitch McConnell made it very clear that if in 22 they pick up the majority, that he will not allow a Biden nominee for the Supreme Court to get to -- will get heard, just like Merrick Garland.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota
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msnbc.com

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Franken discusses McConnell's strategy regarding Supreme Court nominations.

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