Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of nonprofit Christian organization The Family Leader, said he sees Kennedy's retirement as an "answer to prayer" in his mission of overturning the legal precedent. Kennedy is a moderate, and has for years been the swing vote on the court. "And I know it's sad to think about and I know this news is very painful for a lot of people". But Kennedy has sided with the liberal wing of the court on a number of pivotal issues.
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bob Young, Jr.
Democrats were left irate in 2016, after a Republican-majority Senate refused to vote on Barack Obama's 2016 nominee Merrick Garland.
"If we put another two or perhaps three justices on, that is really what will happen".
Roe v. Wade isn't just embattled at the federal level; state legislators have been chomping at the bit to erode the decision for years.
It's Trump's third campaign rally since Saturday as he attempts to boost Republicans ahead of midterm elections in which the party will attempt to defend its 51-49 Senate majority and hold its 23-seat edge in the House.
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Heimlich's first two appearances in Omaha didn't draw much reaction from the crowd other than cheers from Oregon State supporters. Madrigal worked him for a four-pitch walk to load the bases for Grenier, who bunted for a base hit to drove in the go-ahead run.
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They've played teams who have been tactically very good against them, exposed counter-attack situations in particular. One player expected to feature against the Red Devils as both teams battle for top spot is Tottenham's Eric Dier .
His replacement will have to be approved by the Senate, and the confirmation process will likely take place in the weeks leading up to the November elections.
That list included two judges with Michigan connections: Judge Raymond Kethledge, on the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, and then-Michigan Supreme Court Justice Joan Larsen, who a year ago was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to join Kethledge on the Sixth Circuit.
Mr Kennedy did lean to the right - especially on matters of personal freedom.
Mr Kennedy, who was raised in California, was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and began his term in 1988.
In 2015, he authored the landmark opinion which gave LGBT citizens the right to marry, writing: "They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law and the Constitution grants them that right".
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