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On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
It`s interesting, though, now he`s packed a six to three court. And it`s not clear to me that what Mitch McConnell wants is a lot of controversy and attention around the court.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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msnbc.com

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Sheldon Whitehouse comments on Mitch McConnell's influence over the Supreme Court and the potential for controversy.

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