The election impact of the Supreme Court battle
The focus of the presidential race, which for months had largely been defined by the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing protests in U.S. cities, suddenly veered into new territory following the death of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday.
During the past few days, all eyes have shifted to the impending political fight in the Senate over the confirmation of President Trump’s nominee to replace Ginsburg. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he intends to move forward with the process, with the goal of having the new justice...