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I hate to interrupt Senator Schumer with facts. But one nominee was withdrawn because of a significant bond issue, while the other became the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
dailycaller.com/2018/02/28/sch…
In addition, Senator Schumer did not oppose a recent white nominee in South Carolina also nominated by President Trump.
Marvin Quattlebaum is uniquely well qualified for the bench and universally respected by all in South Carolina. Hopefully Senator Schumer can find a way to look at really unusual factors (like qualifications) in the future.
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