President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Monday evening. By doing so, he chose a mainstream Republican pick. But while he should sail through confirmation, his judicial history is being called into question.
Supreme Court Nominee's Judicial History Under Scrutiny
The president has made his pick to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Now the drama begins.
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Posted: 7:36 p.m. EDT Jul 10, 2018
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