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Abe Fortas: The Justice Who Walked So Clarence Thomas Could Run [TEASER]
Nov 28, 2023
The podcast discusses the nomination and resignation of Abe Fortas as Chief Justice, comparing his actions to modern Supreme Court justices.
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- Abe Fortas faced opposition during his nomination and resigned to avoid impeachment.
- The podcast explores Fortas's transgressions in comparison to modern Supreme Court justices, sparking a discussion on corruption and ethics.
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Abe Fortis's failed nomination for chief justice
Abe Fortis, an associate justice nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson to serve as chief justice, faced opposition from a coalition including Senator Strom Thurmond. Despite trying to block the nomination and questioning Fortis's positions during his confirmation, Fortis resigned to avoid impeachment.
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