Biden Gets a Supreme Court Pick

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🗓️ 27 January 2022

⏱️ 29 minutes

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On Wednesday, it was revealed that Justice Stephen Breyer, the senior member of the Supreme Court’s liberal wing, will retire from the bench. Democrats, and many on the left, will have breathed a sigh of relief. His decision has given President Biden the chance to nominate a successor while Democrats control the Senate. We take a look at the legacy of Justice Breyer’s time on the court, why he chose to retire now and how President Biden might decide on his successor.

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0:43.7	Today, the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
0:50.3	I spoke with my colleague Adam Lipteck about the story behind Breyer's decision and who
0:56.4	one president Biden is likely to nominate to replace him.
1:06.6	It's Thursday, January 27.
1:12.7	Good evening, Mr. Lipteck.
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