“Apparently there’s yet a new standard now to not confirm a Supreme Court nominee at all. I think that’s something the American people simply will not tolerate.”

— Mitch McConnell

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/312710-mcconnell-we-will-not-tolerate-dems-blocking-scotus-nominee 2017

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“Apparently there’s yet a new standard now to not confirm a Supreme Court nominee at all. I think that’s something the American people simply will not tolerate.”

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