Newt’s World – Episode 131: Senator Ted Cruz on One Vote Away

With the nomination of United States Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Senator Ted Cruz talks with Newt about the importance of her nomination and his new book, One Vote Away: How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History.


Guest: Senator Ted Cruz

Senator Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz - One Vote Away Book

Sen. Ted Cruz: After Ginsburg: 3 Reasons Why Senate Must Confirm Her Successor before Election Day – Fox News

Sen. Ted Cruz: Supreme Court and ‘One Vote Away’ – How a Single Seat on the High Court can Change History – Fox News

Sen. Ted Cruz: Statement in Support of Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Bush vs. Gore

Bush vs. Gore – Supreme Court

Bush v. Gore, Official Transcript – San Francisco Gate

Supreme Court, in 5-4 vote, halts recount, stinging Gore (December 10, 2000) – Baltimore Sun

Bush Prevails; By Single Vote, Justices End Recount, Blocking Gore After 5-Week Struggle (December 10, 2000) – New York Times

Bush Wins in Supreme Court; Gore Is Pressured to Concede (December 13, 2000) – Los Angeles Times

History of Vacant Supreme Court Seats in Election Year

One-Third of All U.S. Presidents Appointed a Supreme Court Justice in an Election year (February 26, 2016) – Washington Post

At Least 14 Supreme Court Justices Have Been Confirmed During Election Years (February 13, 2016) – Vox