Clyburn, architect of Biden’s court
pledge, pushes his pick
Posted By: NorthernDog, 1/30/2022 9:20:28 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. — At President Joe Biden’s lowest moment in the 2020 campaign, South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn came to him with a suggestion: He should pledge to put the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. After some cajoling, Biden made the promise at a Democratic debate, a move Clyburn credits with turning out the Black support that helped Biden score a resounding victory in the South Carolina primary and ultimately win the White House. Two years later, the hoped-for vacancy on the court has arrived with the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer. Biden is standing by his pledge.
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'all possible nominees' for Supreme Court
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Every faction of the Democrat party has their favorite pick for the court. The idea that a judge should be impartial and serve all Americans is not even considered.