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DeSantis spells out possibility to cement '7-2 conservative majority' on Supreme Court

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Ahead of an expected White House bid in the coming days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spelled out the possibility to build a "7-2 conservative majority" on the US Supreme Court.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis teases 7-2 conservative Supreme Court majority in speech to religious broadcasters (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) teased the possibility of a 7-2 majority on the Supreme Court days before he is expected to file paperwork for a 2024 presidential campaign.

  2. CBS News

    DeSantis spells out possibility to cement '7-2 conservative majority' on Supreme Court (opens CBS News)

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    Ahead of an expected White House bid in the coming days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spelled out the possibility to build a "7-2 conservative majority" on the US Supreme Court.

  3. Politico

    DeSantis installs another conservative on Florida's Supreme Court (opens Politico)

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    The governor has kept part of the vetting process for state Supreme Court justices relatively quiet.

  4. The Daily Caller

    ‘A 7-2 Conservative Majority’: DeSantis Teases His Plan For The Supreme Court (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed his thoughts on how the next president will impact the Supreme Court.

  5. Local News 8

    Ron DeSantis spells out possibility to cement ‘7-2 conservative majority’ on Supreme Court (opens Local News 8)

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    By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of an expected White House bid in the coming days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spelled out the possibility to build a “7-2 conservative majority” on the US Supreme Court. The Republican pointed to four justices – three appointed by Republican presidents – who he believe…

  6. The Guardian

    Ron DeSantis envisions a ‘quarter century’ of far-right majority in the supreme court (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Speaking to Christian media, the Florida governor suggested a 7-2 conservative majority in the high court if he is elected president

  7. Fox News

    DeSantis hints at presidential run, predicts which Supreme Court justices could be gone in next decade (opens Fox News)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, charting a course for a Republican president to establish a 7-2 conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

  8. New York Post

    DeSantis vows to appoint seventh conservative Supreme Court justice if elected president (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pledging to appoint a seventh conservative Supreme Court justice if he is elected president in 2024 and serves two terms.

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