Conservatives Raise Alarms Over Liberal Record of Obama's Supreme Court Pick

The Daily Signal
March 17, 2016
Good morning from Washington, where conservatives weigh President Obama's pick of a liberal appeals judge for the Supreme Court. Philip Wegmann sums up the reaction, while Heritage Action CEO Mike Needham explains why Republicans must stand together. What happens to the right-to-work cause if the high court favors California teachers? Kevin Mooney pulls out maps. Also: An alternative GOP budget slashes spending, Josh Siegel reports. And Leah Jessen spotlights the lone Democrat to oppose Obama's choice to lead the Education Department.
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