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Why the RBG vacancy is a Trump loyalty test
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September 22, 2020
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7:13Now PlayingThe death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- followed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's statement that "Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate" -- created a stark choice for the 53 GOP senators that boils down to this: Just how loyal are you to President Donald Trump?
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
RBG's death means Republican senators will face the ultimate test of their loyalty to Trump
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87
McConnell vows Trump's nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote, setting up historic fight
McConnell: No confirmation for Garland in lame-duck session
Trump lists 20 more potential SCOTUS nominees to boost conservative support
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