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After Senate Republican party meeting, Sen. Cornyn says no decision had been made on when to hold SCOTUS vote — PolitiTweet.org

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Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans met today on possible schedule for SCOTUS hearings and committee vote, but for now have decided to wait until Trump makes his nomination before finalizing schedule https://t.co/PJGdcQTMhR — PolitiTweet.org

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That nice Trump tweet about Romney should be coming any minute now right — PolitiTweet.org

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He said that though he wasn't here for Garland blockade, “it wasn't unfair because it was consistent with history. It was consistent with precedent, it was consistent with the Constitution." Main reasoning: Senate under R control with D president then and Rs control both now — PolitiTweet.org

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Romney: "That the Merrick Garland decision was unfair, and so therefore it has to be made up by doing something which also wouldn't make a lot of sense -- which is saying to President Trump 'you can't get your nominee either' -- that just doesn't follow.” — PolitiTweet.org

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News: Romney supports holding a vote this year on next Supreme Court nominee https://t.co/PJGdcQTMhR — PolitiTweet.org

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In first full meeting after RBG death, Senate Republicans will hold their party lunch at their campaign arm HQ. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @marianne_levine: Graham on Fox: "We've got the votes to confirm Justice Ginsburg's replacement before the election, we're going to move… — PolitiTweet.org

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But he may divorce the question of the vacancy from his vote to remove Trump from office and decision not to support Trump’s re-election. “He’s a principled person. And he’s going to make his decision on what he thinks is right,” said Sen. Marco Rubio — PolitiTweet.org

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Romney insulated from immediate political pressure with seat not up til 2024, lacks SCOTUS baggage of past fights. If he sides with Collins and Murkowski it may not be decisive, but could lead to Pence breaking tie on Senate floor for nominee shifting court to right — PolitiTweet.org

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“This is a lot different than impeachment,” said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). “Romney is from a state that is very religious and strongly pro-life. I think he was elected to support a nominee like that. … I would be very surprised if Romney doesn’t vote for the nominee.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Don’t assume Mitt Romney will stick it to Donald Trump and try to block the president’s new Supreme Court nominee. Story with ⁦@marianne_levine⁩ https://t.co/6GL3LERyEd — PolitiTweet.org

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President Donald Trump is pushing for the Senate to confirm his Supreme Court nominee before Election Day — but Senate Republican leaders are noncommittal. @AndrewDesiderio @marianne_levine https://t.co/m7suwpdRKm — PolitiTweet.org

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Gardner: "I have and will continue to support judicial nominees who will protect our Constitution, not legislate from the bench, and uphold the law. Should a qualified nominee who meets this criteria be put forward, I will vote to confirm.” — PolitiTweet.org

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This one is easy. Unfollow @BresPolitico — PolitiTweet.org

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if the shoe were on the other foot, Senate Democrats wouldn’t hesitate to use their Constitutional authority and anything else at their disposal to fill this seat.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Grassley: "While there was ambiguity about the American people’s will for the direction of the Supreme Court in 2016 under a divided government, there is no such ambiguity in 2020 ... — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @brianneDMR: BREAKING: Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley indicates he won't oppose holding Supreme Court replacement hearings this year https://t… — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Gardner not commenting today on SCOTUS seat consideration this year — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Gardner not commenting today on SCOTUS dear consideration this year — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Manchin, Senate Democrat who supported both Kavanaugh and Gorsuch: "I do not believe the U.S. Senate should vote on a U.S. Supreme Court nominee before the November 3rd election." — PolitiTweet.org

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“We need to do our job and do the usual hearings and the investigations and advice and consent. We don’t know how long that could take," he said. "Whether it happens before or after the election is not the most important point” — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Cornyn not pushing a pre-election confirmation, said he had no qualms about doing a lame duck SCOTUS confirmation if that's what it comes to, even if Republicans lose White House. “You mean while we’re still in our term in office and President trump is? Of course?” — PolitiTweet.org

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"The Senate has never confirmed a nominee to the Supreme Court this close to an election," Schumer says. Republicans "must abide by their own standard. What's fair is fair." — PolitiTweet.org

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"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

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"The Senate will vote on this nomination this year," McConnell says. — PolitiTweet.org

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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

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Judicial Crisis Network announces $2.2 million SCOTUS ad buy in Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Utah, and Washington D.C. to pressure senators to "follow precedent. Confirm the judge." Expect a lot more where this came from, though ads are expensive this time of year. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ve been enjoying my work in the Capitol, but I must return to my home district to quell this insurgent primary challenger. see you all in a few weeks https://t.co/WYmv4D8GzK — PolitiTweet.org

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@benvoelkel Trying to think of the last time I saw good news on the internet, but this looks like it qualifies — PolitiTweet.org