Washington: tributes to judge Ginsburg begin, her succession worries progressives

REPORTAGE

Recollection, before the war of succession.

National tributes began in Washington on Tuesday for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, and a fiery chapel was erected in front of the Supreme Court.

Throughout the day, many Americans came to bow to the coffin of this icon of the left.

And worry about Donald Trump's desire to replace her quickly to anchor the Court in conservatism. 

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In the queue, at the foot of the huge white columns of the Supreme Court, admirers of Ruth Bader Ginsburg share their sadness, but also their anguish.

"We are terrified," a mother who came with her daughter told Europe 1, especially for women's rights.

"Trump will name the complete opposite of Ruth and they will be able to overturn everything she has done. We are going to go back to the 50s!" Fears Heather with her mask bearing the image of the magistrate.

This democratic activist dries up her tears, shed in front of the coffin covered with the star flag and adds: "We are going to fight for what Ruth left us, and that first passes by electing Joe Biden". 

And as if to illustrate this desire to continue the fight for #RBG, a demonstration behind the Supreme Court to refuse the replacement of #RBG by Trump and call on the Americans to vote on November 3.

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- Xavier Yvon (@xavieryvon) September 23, 2020

Vote Biden?

"We no longer have a choice"

Bringing Democrats back to power is indeed the only way out, explains Justin.

"We can then add judges to the Supreme Court, legislate on abortion."

The student from New York hopes, he said, that this loss will serve as a red flag for Democrats not very motivated by Joe Biden, especially young people.

"We no longer have the choice. We must vote for him," he insists.

And as if to illustrate this wish, demonstrators take to the streets behind the Supreme Court, chanting: "Don't forget to vote in November".