BIOL 206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Merrick Garland, Brokered Convention, John Boehner

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Brussels attack: explosion killed 34 in brussels airport. Europe"s vulnerabilities: flow of refuges from syria (5 million)- 4 million into. Presidential nomination: trump wins fl il mo nc. Trump may fall short 50-100 delegates needed to win outright. He said there will be warms of riots if he is denied the nomination. Brokered convention if no one wins 50%+1. Delegates can become unbounded and support anyone they want. Founding fathers were fearful of a leader who would undermine minority rights. President obama announced sc nominee: merrick garland; chief judge of the. Dc court of appeals: 2nd most powerful court. 63 years old (old): viewed as centrist (more liberal direction) Pres asked the senate to give him a fair hearing (up or down vote) Senate majority leader mcconnell: give the people a voice in filling this vacancy . Those comfortable with the status quo, members of congress interest groups- are in charge of the reform efforts.

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