In the old days, judge decisions were not so narrow, especially for a trial judge. I mean a 49 to 41 vote is very unusual but once McConnell blew up the norms by refusing to hear the nominee of a duly elected president months before an election, then all bets were off and it became a very political exercise.
McCaskill reflects on the changes in judicial nominations and the political implications of Mitch McConnell's actions.
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