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S1 E19: Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination and its implications

Stellar Spark Show
Stellar Spark Show
Episode • Sep 30, 2020 • 23m

In this episode, I discuss the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, her philosophy, and background as well as its implications for the future. Judge Barrett's appointment will arguably change the composition and ideological balance of the Court for years to come. President Trump discussed this issue at the presidential debate in Cleveland on September 29th. His opponent, Joe Biden, refused to answer a question from moderator Chris Wallace regarding court packing. The 2020 election may feature a similar scenario to that of the 2000 election in which President Bush won the election in Florida by 500 votes after months of legal uncertainty. Bush v. Gore was settled by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case set important precedent for the future and it remains to be seen how this election will be decided.

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