The decision by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire will ignite a much-watched confirmation process in which President Joe Biden will attempt to place another liberal on the high court. Here’s how the process to replace him could play out.
What happens next?
Biden will nominate a successor. He has promised to nominate a Black woman. Lists of qualified candidates have already been published by news outlets like CNN. Biden will likely interview a short list of candidates. The White House will try to keep the pick secret until it makes an official announcement. There will be drama. And then a nomination.
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