TRUMP DECRIES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS AS 'SHOTGUN BLASTS INTO THE FACE' OF CONSERVATIVESPresidents covet the possibility of these appointments. But never before had a nominee – who wasn’t already on the Supreme Court – faced a potential filibuster of his or her confirmation. Everyone saw how the Capitol devolved into vitriol, recriminations and opprobrium during the confirmation battle over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. When picking a Supreme Court justice, it’s always a roll of the dice for presidents – and those who wish to contour the high court from Capitol Hill. Blackmun authored the 7-2 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, protecting the legality of abortion.

Source: Fox News June 21, 2020 17:48 UTC