History maker Landmark nomination fulfils Biden’s promise
Mar 04, 2022
3 minutes
By Lauren Gambino WASHINGTON
Two years ago exactly, Joe Biden stood on a debate stage in Charleston, South Carolina, his candidacy on the ropes, and made a promise: if elected president, he would nominate the first Black woman to the supreme court.
Days later, Biden won the South Carolina primary on the strength of his support among Black voters. The victory propelled him to the Democratic nomination and then to the
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