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In 2018 he acted as the Senate “sherpa” for Brett Kavanaugh during his successful nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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In 2018, Jon Kyl was the Senate 'sherpa' for Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
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Claim Maker
Clay Risen
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News Article
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{
    "role": "Senate sherpa",
    "year": "2018",
    "event": "Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination",
    "person": "Jon Kyl"
}
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US Supreme Court Political Career
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/jon-kyl-dead.html

Jon Kyl, a former Republican congressman and senator from Arizona, died at 84. He was known for his policy expertise, political acumen, and leadership roles, often working behind the scenes.

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