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The battle for the Supreme Court, a major issue in the race for the White House

2020-09-20T21:28:53.294Z


Republicans and Democrats clash for the replacement of Liberal Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Washington correspondent The October Surprise took place in September. The American expression for a dramatic turn in the run-up to a presidential election perfectly describes the effect produced by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This dramatic episode has added a further degree of dissension in an already bitterly contested campaign, in the midst of a pandemic and against the backdrop of a maj


Washington correspondent

The October Surprise took place in September.

The American expression for a dramatic turn in the run-up to a presidential election perfectly describes the effect produced by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This dramatic episode has added a further degree of dissension in an already bitterly contested campaign, in the midst of a pandemic and against the backdrop of a major economic crisis.

Knowing that she was doomed by cancer, the dean of the Supreme Court was more aware than anyone of the capital stake represented by her succession.

"My most fervent wish is not to be replaced before a new president takes office,"

Ginsburg had dictated to his granddaughter a few days before her death.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a judge who became a liberal icon and a popular celebrity

The very next day the current president said exactly the opposite:

“I will propose a candidate next week.

It will be a woman!

Donald Trump announced on Saturday evening at a rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The president greeted

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Source: lefigaro

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