Schumer: I have 'serious doubts' about Trump's Supreme Court nominee
By Nikita Vladimirov - 01/31/17 09:00 PM EST
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Schumer: I have 'serious doubts' about Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he has "serious doubts" about President Donald Trump's nominee to succeed the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, the first sign of what is likely to be a contentious confirmation battle.
"Now more than ever, we need a Supreme Court Justice who is independent, eschews ideology, who will preserve our democracy, protect fundamental rights, and will stand up to a President who has already shown a willingness to bend the Constitution," Schumer said in a statement.
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