The "Nuclear Option" Decision in Historical Perspective
Fifteen years ago Senator Schumer fundamentally changed the U.S. Senate by regularly deploying the filibuster to obstruct judicial nominations. He took it to another level with Judge Gorsuch, engaging in the first partisan filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee in history. Leader McConnell and his Republican colleagues deserve an enormous amount of credit for finishing the deplorable practice that Senator Schumer started.
And a few years ago, the Dems. themselves, led by Schumer and Reid, nuked the rules so that Obama could appoint ultraliberal judges without being blocked by Republicans.
Let's not forget than Cardon, Carper, Coons, Kaine, Van Hollen and Warner all opposed Judge Gorsuch and tried to filibuster his appointment to the Supreme Court.
And a few years ago, the Dems. themselves, led by Schumer and Reid, nuked the rules so that Obama could appoint ultraliberal judges without being blocked by Republicans.
ReplyDeleteLet's not forget than Cardon, Carper, Coons, Kaine, Van Hollen and Warner all opposed Judge Gorsuch and tried to filibuster his appointment to the Supreme Court.
Not to forget Chuckie & his minions created this rules change to assure that bo's scotus choices would be approved. Loving the backfire!
ReplyDeleteYep, thank you chuckie!
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