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History shows that political contests over the ideological slant of the High Court are nothing new, writes Calvin Schermerhorn.
The nine-member Chase Court in 1867, dominated by Northern Republicans.
(Alexander Gardner/The U.S. Supreme Court)
By Calvin SchermerhornĀ
Arizona State University
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