Trump Watch: Trump Reigns Supreme + Manafort's Last Stand
Excerpt: The president promises to nominate Justice Anthony Kennedy's replacement on July 9. Here's a look at what (and who) is influencing his decision. Plus, a look at Paul Manafort's pre-trial playbook.
July 01, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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Trump Reigns Supreme
● Kennedy's legacy was massive.● His exit under Trump means the center of the court could lurch to the right.● And while conservatives are very, very happy, liberals are … not.
Trump wants a “strong” justice. not weak White House Counsel Donald McGahn last year praised Trump is of course looking for a justice who he thinks is reliably, in fact unwaveringly, conservative. railed said brag talk on Twitter Brett Kavanaugh told Who are the personalities driving the decision? Leonard Leo eyeing a return Reuters. Rob Luther included David Morrell Linkedin bio Beth Williams had to withdraw Ann Donaldson Who else is pulling for Trump's short-listers? Sixth Circuit Judge Amul Thapar backed favorite could endear him heavily lobbied Eleventh Circuit Judge William Pryor Senator Mike Lee Trump still needs to mind his politics. within a day later Judge Amy Coney Barrett'sAn important thought from the week: Dan Epps First Mondays Jack Goldsmith Wash Post Leah Litman's SCOTUSBlog Joshua Matz Wash Post
Mueller and Manafort Gear Up for Trial
In Washington, a mystery Manafort lawyer appears... A new attorney drew some attention this week civil complaint erols.comThe scene from the newsroom …
I end with a question: What were you doing when you learned of Kennedy's retirement? Write me “He's out.” from Brett KavanaughHappy Independence Day! Thanks for reading.
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