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Should Americans fear the 'nuclear option' in Congress?

  • Written by Jon Gould, Professor of Public Affairs and Law, American University
imageGOP Senate Judiciary Committee members after voting in favor of sending Gorsuch to the full Senate for confirmation.Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Soon Senate Republicans are likely to consider a “nuclear option” to put Judge Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court.

Just like a nuclear strike, the repercussions are likely to be wide-ranging and...

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