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Mitch McConnell Turned the Courts Conservative—and Democrats Helped Him

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As the lead nominations lawyer for President Obama, I saw firsthand how Republicans light norms on fire for short-term advantage.

Christopher Kang
Christopher Kang
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Christopher Kang

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