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5 Reasons Why Supreme Court Nominations Have Failed

Here’s a look at five red flags Senators have raised that derailed Supreme Court nominations in the past: 

1. The Nominee’s Record Is Hiding Something

2. The Nominee Isn’t Qualified

3. The Nominee’s Politics Are “Wrong”

4. The Nominee Raises Ethical Concerns

5. It’s a Presidential Election Year

Read entire article at Time Magazine