Conservatives to Target Red-State Dems Over Supreme Court Confirmation

Conservatives to Target Red-State Dems Over Supreme Court Confirmation

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The transcript discusses the political dynamics surrounding President Trump's Supreme Court nominee selection. It highlights the challenges faced by Democrats, especially those in red states, and the importance of Roe v. Wade for some Republican senators. The discussion also covers potential strategies for Democrats to oppose the nominee and Mitch McConnell's advice to Trump on the selection process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the nominees on President Trump's shortlist?

Raymond Kethledge

Anthony Kennedy

Brett Kavanaugh

Amy Kony Barrett

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue that could influence Republican senators like Susan Collins?

Immigration laws

Tax policies

Roe versus Wade

Healthcare reform

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential loophole that Susan Collins might use to support a nominee?

Strong public support

Endorsement from the President

Lack of a paper trail

Support from other Republican senators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Democratic senator from Montana opposed Neil Gorsuch's nomination?

Heidi Heitkamp

Jon Tester

Joe Manchin

Joe Donnelly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to reports, which nominees did Mitch McConnell suggest might face confirmation challenges?

Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Kony Barrett

Raymond Kethledge and Thomas Hardiman

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski

Joe Manchin and Heidi Heitkamp