«This opinion piece was assembled using statements from Republican senators in 2016 as they were trying to prevent President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee from being confirmed. Senators argued the election was happening too soon (though it was almost eight months away) and that appointing a new justice would prevent Americans from having their say.»

«This opinion piece was assembled using statements from Democratic senators in 2016 as they were pushing to have President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate. With the election still months away, Democrats argued it was the Senate’s responsibility to hold hearings.»