Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton explain what they want in a Supreme Court justice

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton talk SCOTUS nominees
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Chris Wallace's first question at the final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was about the Supreme Court, and what each candidate would do with the likely one to three openings on the court expected in his or her first term. Clinton went first, and she said she would look for a Supreme Court justice that would "stand up and say no to Citizens United," believe in the principle of "standing up to the powerful," and support the Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.

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Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.