McConnell Nudges Trump Towards Two Judges

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told President Trump this past week that Judges Raymond Kethledge and Thomas Hardiman presented the fewest obvious obstacles to being confirmed to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court, the New York Times reports.

“While careful not to directly make the case for any would-be justice, Mr. McConnell made clear in multiple phone calls with Mr. Trump and the White House counsel, Donald McGahn, that the lengthy paper trail of another top contender, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, would pose difficulties for his confirmation.”