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(Continued from Page 1) names are sent to the House and Senate Democratic caucuses, which then vote on the candidates.
The Democratic caucuses essentially appoint judges in Virginia, since Democrats hold majorities in both bodies of the legislature and must to support the caucuses’ nominee on the floor, regardless of how close the vote is in caucus.
Republicans said that process virtually ensures that the GOP, which holds minorities in both houses, cannot affect the outcome.
Sen. Waddell should wield considerable influence on who is chosen for the positions because he is the only Democrat in the assembly who represents the 20th judicial district.
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