Senate Democrats Discuss Trump Judicial Nominee Confirmations
Schumer and Blumenthal said Democrats could limit confirmation of Trump judicial nominees if they control the Senate. Center outlets emphasize election-dependent confirmation decisions, while left-leaning outlets link the prospect to Republicans’ treatment of Merrick Garland.
Lead article · NBC News · CENTERSome Democrats don’t expect to fill a Supreme Court vacancy under TrumpHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Schumer and Blumenthal were named together by 2 of 4 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Said a Democratic-controlled Senate would confirm very few Trump nominees and cited blocking his judicial appointments as a reason to retake the Senate.
Said Democratic support for Trump judicial nominees would be limited, including likely opposition to a Trump Supreme Court nominee, and described a qualification he would seek.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 1 article, first mon 3:49 pm. center: 3 articles, first mon 4:53 am.
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