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Tag: Supreme Court Nominations

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley speaking at the Democratic National Convention

WATCH: Our own Jeff Merkley holds the Senate floor with filibuster of Neil Gorsuch

April 4th, 2017 Andrew Villeneuve Public Service

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley: “I plan to keep speaking for quite a while longer, as long as I’m able.” Senator Merkley began speaking in opposition to the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court at 6:47pm ET.

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Graham booed at town hall after saying he will vote for Gorsuch

April 2nd, 2017 Andrew Villeneuve Party Politics

Constituents of South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham weren’t thrilled when he adamantly declared his support for Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch and vowed that Gorsuch would be confirmed at any cost.

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President Obama's weekly address

President Obama on Supreme Court nomination: “A responsibility I take seriously”

February 24th, 2016 Andrew Villeneuve Public Service

He or she will have an independent mind, rigorous intellect, impeccable credentials, and a record of excellence and integrity. I’m looking for a mastery of

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