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The left channels its fury toward McConnell – POLITICO

By Thomas A. Smith

Less than two hours after the news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg s death and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell s vow to try to replace her with a nominee picked by President Donald Trump the progressive movement was activated.

Liberal activists convened an emergency call at 9:30 p.m. Friday to chart out the battle ahead. According to people on the line, leaders of the anti-Trump group Indivisible, abortion rights organization NARAL, and court advocacy nonprofit Demand Justice called for a united front: Oppose any confirmation before Inauguration Day. They talked over plans to hold vigils for Ginsburg, and some people briefly discussed the idea of packing the court.

At the same time, Democrats were smashing donation records on the small-donor site ActBlue, and hundreds of mourners were spontaneously gathering on the steps of the Supreme Court.

via www.politico.com