Ginsburg’s ‘Most Fervent Wish’ Revealed After She Dies at Age of 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a “most fervent wish” prior to her death and Democratic lawmakers are now fighting to bring that dream to fruition. Shortly after Ginsburg’s death was reported, her…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a “most fervent wish” prior to her death and Democratic lawmakers are now fighting to bring that dream to fruition.
Shortly after Ginsburg’s death was reported, her granddaughter Clara Spera released a statement that revealed her grandmother’s dying wish.
“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed,” Ginsburg said, according to Spears’ statement to Politico.
Ginsburg’s request was revealed as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) released a statement vowing to hold a vote on the Senate floor to replace the late Supreme Court trailblazer with one of President Donald Trump’s nominee.
Democratic leaders immediately fired back at McConnell and Republican lawmakers reminding them of the principle they created in 2016 to block President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland from receiving a vote on the Senate floor.
With 10 months until the 2016 presidential election, McConnell