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Friday, November 15, 2019

Schumer fumes as Senate confirms White House lawyer as appeals court judge

A White House lawyer won Senate confirmation as a federal appeals court judge Thursday despite complaints by lawmakers from both parties about his record on immigration, race, women’s equality and LGBTQ rights.

Steven Menashi, an associate White House counsel, was confirmed by a 51-41 vote for a seat on the New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer of New York called Menashi a “disgrace” and ”one of the most contemptible nominees to come before the Senate” in more than 20 years.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called Menashi an “impressive nominee,” citing his degrees from Dartmouth College and Stanford Law School, clerkships for federal judges including Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, and experience teaching and practicing law.

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why even bother to chronicle Dem outrage at a Republican appointee? What really would be newsworthy and intriguing is if they completely supported the appointment.

Anonymous said...

Northwest Woodsman: You know that when Marxist democrats get riled up over a nominee or appointee, you have accomplished something worthwhile.

Anonymous said...

And Ruth buzzie Ginsburg is ill again

Anonymous said...

Good to see him FUME !!!

Anonymous said...

He can FUME in a Jail cell soon !!!!

Anonymous said...

He Fumes every time he Farts sitting on his throne in congress !!!! He thinks he runs the Supreme Court !!!!

Anonymous said...

Anytime he fumes, we are winning

Anonymous said...

if he considers a candidate a disgrace, that is a ringing endorsement for confirmation.

Anonymous said...

He should be waterboarded > call Dick Cheny to authorize it

Anonymous said...

Schumer is a Scheemer & a Nazi !!

Anonymous said...

He will FUME when the cuffs go on his wrists !!!