On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The argument that we should judge and are judging candidates solely based on their qualifications is betrayed by the fact that these are the same people who blocked Merrick Garland.
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congress.govThe argument that we should judge and are judging candidates solely based on their qualifications is betrayed by the fact that these are the same people who blocked Merrick Garland.
Franken highlights hypocrisy in judging judicial candidates.
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