The Miller Center political science expert on Jackson SCOTUS hearings Gene Marrano March 22, 2022 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Man and woman found shot near vehicle in NW RoanokeNext: Virginia Attorney in Roanoke on reducing violent crime here and statewide Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025