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1. Isn't that the way it's always been?

Sat Oct 6, 2018, 04:50 PM

Oct 2018

The Constitution gives the power of "advise and consent" to the Senate. It's up to them whether or not a person becomes a justice of the SC.

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Sooo, the Senate controls the courts. Think that's where we need to look for change! [View all] Kajun Gal Oct 2018 OP

Isn't that the way it's always been? MichMary Oct 2018 #1