How PA Politicians Reacted To The Death Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By John L. Micek, The Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Sept. 20, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to be appointed to the nation’s highest court, died Friday, aged 87. The cause was complications from metastatic pancreas cancer, the New York Times reported, citing a statement by the Supreme Court said.

Ginsburg’s passing opens the possibility of a confirmation fight in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 presidential election. Below are reactions from Pennsylvania politicians to the news of her death.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro:

Justice Ginsburg was a brave, brilliant lawyer. She was a pioneer who fought with all her might, every day.
Tonight, it’s time for all of us to pause and thank her for her service to our country.
May her memory be a blessing.
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) September 19, 2020

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman:

https://t.co/ISzpSXSTay
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) September 18, 2020

Pennsylvania House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny:

I’ve worked around lawyers and judges for years. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a shining example for all. A gifted legal mind. A champion for justice and fair play. A truly great American who shaped history in a good way. #RIPRBG
— Leader Frank Dermody (@RepFrankDermody) September 19, 2020

Pennsylvania Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, D-Allegheny:

Justice Ginsburg was a brilliant legal mind & a tireless advocate for women. Her death is an inconceivable loss on the highest bench of this nation. https://t.co/g9tAvYjoqI
— Senator Jay Costa (@Senatorcosta) September 19, 2020

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-2nd District:

Agreed https://t.co/3t15kPMTVA
— US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) September 19, 2020

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, D-3rd District:

What an enormous loss for our nation.
Rest in Peace, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. https://t.co/elUOPJverY
— Dwight Evans 2020census.gov (@RepDwightEvans) September 18, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-5th District:

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg carried the torch for justice and equality, from her law school classrooms to our highest court. Her light shines so long as we continue her work and the relentless pursuit of justice. My heart is broken — may we hold her memory with us always. #RBG
— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@RepMGS) September 18, 2020

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-6th District:

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A remarkable trailblazer not simply for American women but for all of humanity. What a remarkable life. May we all learn and lead from and by her example.
— Chrissy Houlahan (@RepHoulahan) September 19, 2020

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