Fresh off high-profile appearances in Iowa and Florida, 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has issued a list of people the entrepreneur might appoint to the Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals if he reaches the Oval Office.
The Supreme Court shortlist includes two names that should be familiar to many Americans: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who was a serious contender for the Republican nomination in 2016, and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 27, 2018. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Recent Supreme Court decisions on abortion, affirmative action, the power of federal agencies, and other issues underscore the importance of judicial appointments. In a closely divided country, they’re even more critical for those seeking wins that outlast a single presidential administration or session of Congress….}