He has also faced what his backers label an unfounded bigoted assault from Republicans who have accused him of antisemitism and sympathy with terrorists.
This has been the most brutal attack I have ever seen on anyone and that is saying something, said Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate Democrat and chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Senator Richard J. Durbin also dismissed any notion of antisemitism on the part of Mr. Mangi, saying, There is no basis whatsoever for even suggesting he has that point of view.
Mr. Biden could even the court's makeup by filling the vacancy, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is currently divided 7-6 in favor of judges nominated by Republican presidents.
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