Many Democrats Set to Risk ‘Nuclear’ Fight With GOP Over Gorsuch
- He has ‘real uphill climb’ to overcome filibuster: Schumer
- At least seven more Democrats say they will try to block him
Gorsuch speaks during his confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 2017.
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Neil Gorsuch will have a "real uphill climb” to win confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday as more party members said they’re determined to block the nominee even if it leads to a "nuclear" fight with Republicans.
In the end, the matter may come down to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who again guaranteed to reporters that Gorsuch will be confirmed and said the vote will be held April 7.