• Yendor
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        1 year ago

        She’s already said she won’t run at the next election. But if she steps down now, the republicans can refuse to let a new democrat sit on the judiciary committee, then the Republicans can just deadlock the vote to appoint any new federal judges (exactly like they did when she was on sick leave).

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          1 year ago

          I know, but I still feel that people who are unfit to serve regardless of party should resign. It is unfortunate circumstances.