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On the recordFebruary 14, 2016
President Obama is eager to appoint Justice Scalia's replacement this year. But you know in the last 80 years we have not once, has the senate confirmed a nomination made in an election year, and now is no year to start.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz argues against confirming a Supreme Court nominee during an election year.

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