Burgess Everett

Burgess Everett @burgessev

McConnell digging in on vote to confirm Ginsburg successor, refuting arguments to delay. He says it is "incorrect" to say there is not time to vet a new SCOTUS nominee during Trump's presidency, citing past confirmations. Vows a vote on floor, but not specific on timing — PolitiTweet.org

Burgess Everett @burgessev

"Leader McConnell and the Republican Senate majority have no right to fill it. No right," Schumer says, citing Ginsburg's wish that she not be replaced until new POTUS. "Leader McConnell held a Supreme Court vacancy open for nearly a year" — PolitiTweet.org