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On the recordJuly 11, 2023
the Supreme Court finished up its term recently by releasing several decisions that did not result in the Democrats' preferred outcomes. The hysteria was instant and, unfortunately, predictable. ``Disappointing and cruel,'' the Senate Democratic leader chastised one decision. ``Unacceptable and indefensible'' said another Democratic Senator. ``Horrifying'' was another response from a Democratic Senator. Then there was the President of the United States who said: This is not a normal court. Not a normal court--never mind the fact that this Court, like others before it, is composed of nine Justices duly nominated and confirmed in accordance with the Constitution, sitting and interpreting the law. Apparently, the fact that this Court has issued decisions Democrats disagree with makes this ``not a normal court.'' Well, here is the list of thoroughly unradical decisions that have so horrified members of the Democratic party: The Court ruled that universities cannot make admissions decisions based upon the color of someone's skin. The Court ruled that the President does not have the right to create a massive student loan forgiveness program without clear authority from Congress. The Court ruled that the First Amendment does actually protect Americans from being forced by the Government to speak messages with which they disagree.…
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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