US Governor Bows Out of Supreme Court Consideration

A popular U.S. Republican governor, Brian Sandoval of Nevada, scratched himself from consideration for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, only a day after reports emerged that the White House was vetting his background for a possible appointment. The 52-year-old Sandoval, without giving any explanation, said he told the White House that he did not wish to be considered "at this time" for the seat created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The White House says...

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