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The term litmus test can be literal or metaphorical. Chemistry
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PoliticsA political litmus test is a set of criteria used by a political executive -- such as a governor or president -- to evaluate an appointee to high office, particularly to judgeships. A major issue in US presidential elections occurs when vacancies for the US Supreme Court are expected during the upcoming 4 years. Advocates for various social ideas or policies often wrangle heatedly over what sort of litmus test the president ought to apply when evaluating potential Supreme Court justices. Discussion is sometimes spiced up if one or both sides objects to letting the label litmus test be used as a metaphor for their criteria. Also, a side might deny having any issue-based criteria whatsoever, despite the other side's claims. |
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