Elections

Dems Can’t Block Barrett—So They’ll Use Her as 2020 Cudgel

SILVER LINING?

By linking a vote for Trump SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett with a vote against health care, Democrats hope to hurt Republicans’ chances on the campaign trail.

Sam Brodey
Sam Brodey 

Deputy Politics Editor

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Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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