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magical thyme

(14,881 posts) Wed Feb 24, 2016, 02:37 PM Feb 2016

Nevada's GOP governor being vetted for SCOTUS: report (the Hill)

Republican Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is being vetted to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Antonin Scalia's death, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.

The report cites two unnamed sources who are familiar with the process.

Sandoval is considered a moderate Republican.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/270611-nevadas-gop-governor-being-vetted-for-scotus-report

I really hope he's just toying with them.

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Nevada's GOP governor being vetted for SCOTUS: report (the Hill) (Original Post) magical thyme Feb 2016 OP

lol here comes the stream of moderate minority nominees 0rganism Feb 2016 #1

I think they're deliberating putting it out there to see if Republicans would bite. I don't think Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #2

Two unnamed sources!! Wow, must be true. old guy Feb 2016 #3

it's the Hill. one of the more official leak channels. nt magical thyme Feb 2016 #4

0rganism

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1. lol here comes the stream of moderate minority nominees

Reply to magical thyme (Original post)

Wed Feb 24, 2016, 02:40 PM

Feb 2016

what's the over/under on how long the senate blockage will last? i'm taking early June for a confirmation vote, the GOP will want this wrapped up before the GE.