The Miller Center political science expert on Jackson SCOTUS hearings Gene Marrano March 22, 2022 1 minute read A political science professor from The Miller Center at the University of Virginia says gone are the US Senate’s pro-forma “advise and consent” role when it comes to selecting the next Supreme Court Justice. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man and woman found shot near vehicle in NW RoanokeNext: Virginia Attorney in Roanoke on reducing violent crime here and statewide Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026