Romney backs voting on Supreme Court nominee in boost for Trump

Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republican senator Mitt Romney has said he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court, all but ensuring Donald Trump has the backing needed to push the nomination over Democratic objections that it is too close to the November election.

“If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Mr Romney said.