Trump win could force Senate GOP to go ‘nuclear’

Published November 9, 2016 2:01pm ET



Donald Trump’s Tuesday night victory sets up an explosive Supreme Court battle in the Senate next year, one in which Democrats will be more motivated than ever to retaliate against Republicans, who in turn could permanently change a key rule in the upper chamber.

The chances of a radical change to Senate practice depend on just how hard Democrats are willing to fight against Trump’s nominees to the high court.

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