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Barrett Says She Isn't 'A Pawn' — But Won't Commit To Recuse From An Election Case

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Judicial Philosophy Under Scrutiny

This chapter explores the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, focusing on her originalist and textualist judicial philosophy. It discusses her responses to questions about recusal from election-related cases and the contentious debates surrounding the Affordable Care Act, highlighting the tensions between her stated independence and the concerns of Democratic senators.

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