Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court. That all but ensures President Donald Trump has the backing needed to push the nomination over Democratic objections so close to the November election. Romney had been a key hold out, but issued a statement saying he intends “to vote based upon their qualifications.” Trump expects to announce his pick by week’s