
176: Norm Ornstein on The Debate & SCOTUS
The Al Franken Podcast
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Implications of a Trump Victory and Supreme Court Composition
The chapter delves into the possible threats and consequences of a Trump re-election, highlighting concerns regarding the Supreme Court's composition and its potential shift towards a heavily conservative majority with young judges holding radical partisan views. It also discusses the influence of billionaires on potential retirements of Supreme Court justices, as well as the unpredictability of senators' votes on key issues. The conversation explores nightmare scenarios under a second Trump term, including concerns about cabinet appointments and alarming plans related to social issues by the Trump campaign and the Heritage Foundation.
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