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Clarence Thomas should recuse from 2020 election cases, majority say—poll

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Almost half of the Americans surveyed said the views and political activity of his wife—Ginni Thomas—posed an ethical problem for the justice.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Quinnipiac poll: 52% of Americans say Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from 2020 election cases (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Fifty-two percent of Americans say Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election in the wake of recently revealed texts Thomas’ wife, Ginni, had sent about the efforts to overturn the election, according to a Quinnipiac pol…

  2. Forbes

    Slim Majority Think Clarence Thomas Should Recuse Himself From 2020 Election Cases, Poll Finds (opens Forbes)

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    Following reports that Thomas’ wife Ginni supported efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, 79% of Democrats and 28% of Republicans believe he should step back from cases related to the election, polling by Quinnipiac University found.

  3. Politico

    Poll: Most want Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from 2020 election cases (opens Politico)

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    The Supreme Court justice's wife urged Trump's chief of staff to overturn the election

  4. Truthout

    Poll: Most Want Clarence Thomas to Recuse From Cases Due to Wife's Work to Overturn 2020 Election (opens Truthout)

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    Just 28 percent of voters have a favorable view of the Supreme Court justice.

  5. Newsweek

    Clarence Thomas should recuse from 2020 election cases, majority say—poll (opens Newsweek)

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    Almost half of the Americans surveyed said the views and political activity of his wife—Ginni Thomas—posed an ethical problem for the justice.

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