Holdout no more. Idea that the Merrick Garland decision was unfair and therefore it has to be made up by doing something which also wouldnt make a lot of sense which is saying to President Trump you cant get your nominee either. That just doesnt follow for me. The garland decision was consistent with history. The decision to proceed with a new nominee is also consistent with history and precedent and thats where i come out. Romneys announcement with cory gardner and Chuck Grassley saying they, too, support the nominee. And Lindsey Graham who chairs the nomination committee. We got the votes to confirm the Justice Ginsburg replacement before the election. Were going to move forward in the committee. Report it out of the committee to the floor the United States senate so we can vote before the election. Where does this leave the democrats . Well, to stop a trump nominee, they would need at least four republican defections but that number now appears stuck on two. Earlier today, Senate Mi
About the math. Herd what we know now. President trump says he announce his pick on saturday. It appears republicans have moved forward to try to fill the ginsburg seat. Moments ago senator mcconnell saying he will bring the nominee before the Judiciary Committee and likely fight to the finish. Ill speak with republican senator langford out of virginia, first Congressional Correspondent chad. We know they have the votes to try to advance a Supreme Court nomination this calendar year a president ial Election Year and the main reason here is that mitt romney the republican senator from utah today signalled he was okay forging ahead. I think its okay to tornado to the qualifications you looshg for someone an expert in the law someone that has fairness in judgment continue stint with the law. I prefer a strict constructionist meaning they look at the law itself and the constitution as opposed to looking in the sky an pulling out ideas that may or may not be appropriate to the constitution.
Lose was reinforced by his rebuke on the steps of the United States Supreme Court today. Listen to the crowd shout vote him out as others booed. All vote him out vote him out vote him out vote him out vote him out vote him out vote him out heres the president s admission that he cant and wont win if the election is administered fairly and that he doesnt plan to accept the result. Reporter will you commit to making sure theres a peaceful transfer of power after the election . Well have to see what happens. Ive been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster. Reporter i understand that. People are rioting. Do you commit to make sure theres a peaceful transfer of power . Get rid of the ballots. Well have a very peaceful we wont have a peaceful. It will be a continuation. No evidence theres any problem with the ballots. The New York Times, mr. Trumps refusal to endorse the most fundamental tenant of american democracy as in president in memory would have is
Votes out of 80,000 cast. It is a microcosm of america, a melting pot and more than half of the population is hispanic or latino. The seal is a kong glomeration of five flags, one for each country or territory that has had dominion over the territory. France, mexico, texas, spain and the United States of america. Now during the pandemic colorado has not been on the spotlight as many as other states but that may change as colorado is now one of seven states to see the daily infection rates rise by 60 over the last [ no audio ] now where i am now is the scene of chili tesfest. To come and roast chilies and people buy them. It is reopened in a smaller fashion and in an hour youll see people setting up. President trump has made this central to his reelection strategy. To fulfill one of most highest and important duties under the United States constitution, the nomination of a Supreme Court justice. [ applause ] this is my third such nomination. Today it is my honor to nominate one of our n
Her death closest chapter in history of high court and also sets stage for epic bruising political battle because President Trump is push to go pick her replacement before november election. Fox Team Coverage kevin corke live with the latest reaction on the white house and chad berman, just have been holding a Conference Call on their strategy. Lets begin with david spunt who is live at the Supreme Court where mourners since last night have been gathering paying their respects. David hi, eric. You know, the Supreme Court is is traditionally a white building, not much color except the trees but so many different flowers and stuffed animals, pictures, people coming out to remember Justice Ginsburg, a shrine to remember her legacy, second woman appoint and second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She did so for more than 27 years. Ive had a chance to speak to people who have come across the country to honor Justice Ginsburg. She wasnt known just in the United States, eric, she was know