We here at the DNC War Room are pretty used to Republican lawmakers’ shameless lies and hypocrisy, but Senator Chuck Grassley might take the cake today. Not only is he making several false claims, he’s ignoring the years of established precedent to conduct a swift and thorough confirmation process for a Supreme Court justice.

Across both parties, there is clear precedent for pursuing a thorough and timely confirmation process for Supreme Court nominees. 

Justice Amy Coney Barrett: 27 Days

Justice John Roberts: 39 Days 

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 42 Days 

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: 33 Days

Justice John Paul Stevens: 19 Days

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