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45 Days Until Election: Three Supreme Court Justices, Including Ginsburg, Were Confirmed In Less Time

Ashe Schow
45 Days Until Election: Three Supreme Court Justices, Including Ginsburg, Were Confirmed In Less Time
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After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, questions swirled about whether President Donald Trump would nominate or be able to push through a nominee before the election in 45 days.

As The Federalist’s Sean Davis pointed out, however, it is entirely possible to get a Supreme Court nominee in fewer than 45 days. The question remains, however, whether or not a nominee should be pushed through so close to an election.

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