McConnell: ‘Highly unlikely’ I would let Biden fill supreme court seat in 2024
by Martin Pengelly in New York from US news | The Guardian on (#5K2AF)
Senate minority leader's remarks prompt increasing calls for Stephen Breyer to step down during Biden administration
The Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, said on Monday it was highly unlikely" he would allow Joe Biden to fill a supreme court vacancy arising in 2024, the year of the next presidential election, if Republicans regained control of the chamber.
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