Cruz: Mike Lee would not ‘evolve’ if chosen to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy

Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke with Fox News Wednesday after the announcement that Anthony Kennedy will retire from the Supreme Court of the United States in July, leaving a vacant seat.

“I think the single best choice that President Trump could make to fill this vacancy is Senator Mike Lee,” Cruz said. “I think he would be extraordinary.”

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“I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Mike Lee would be faithful to the Constitution and Bill of Rights, that he’s not going to evolve,” Cruz added.

Mike Lee, R-Utah, who is on the president’s list of potential candidates, has said he would not refuse the request. LevinTV host Mark Levin is also pushing for Lee’s nomination to the court.

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