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Sep 1, 2023 · How Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader of any party, remade the federal judiciary from top to bottom with his calculated audacity. Learn how he blocked Obama's nominees, confirmed Trump's judges and shaped the Roberts Court.
- McConnell’s Strategy During Obama’s Presidency
- Trump’s Judicial Appointments, with McConnell’s Help
- Biden’s Impact on The Judiciary
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During the first 2020 presidential debate on Sept. 29, President Trump boasted of the “record” number of judges he had appointed, adding that one of the reasons he had the chance to appoint so many was because former President Barack Obama had left so many vacancies. “When you leave office, you don’t leave any judges,” Trump said. “That’s like, you...
When Trump won the 2016 election, Senate Majority Leader McConnell employed the “nuclear option” when Senate Republicans ended filibusters for Supreme Court nominees — stymieing attempts from Democrats to block Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation. Thirty of President Trump’s appeals court nominees were confirmed during his first two years of office. Accord...
When President Joe Biden took office in 2021, Sen. McConnell once again became Senate minority leader, with fewer tools at his disposal to shape the makeup of the nation’s judges. Amid that new dynamic, President Biden has left his own mark on the judiciary, nominating demographically diverse candidates. In June, Biden confirmed his 100th district ...
How did McConnell use his Senate leadership to fill the lower courts with conservative judges? Learn about his strategy, tactics and impact on the judicial system in this FRONTLINE article.
Dec 23, 2020 · Mitch McConnell has consistently rejected the rules and norms that once guided Supreme Court nominations. He says he's taken his cue from the Democrats. This week, we dig into the history...
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Oct 1, 2020 · How did McConnell remake the federal judiciary with his calculated audacity? Learn about his political rise, his opposition to Obama's nominees and his refusal to confirm Garland.
May 13, 2022 · AMARTÍNEZ, HOST: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is navigating the politics of the recently leaked draft of the Supreme Court decision on abortion rights. It's thrown a spotlight on...
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Nov 20, 2020 · A documentary that traces how the Senate Majority Leader transformed the nation's highest court with a conservative majority. Learn how McConnell used a 30-year-old grievance, a partisan war and a controversial nomination to achieve his goal.
Feb 28, 2024 · How did Mitch McConnell reshape the Supreme Court and U.S. politics? Watch the documentary that examines his rise to power, his relationship with Trump, and his legacy.
