From the LVRJ: Senate Republicans blocked the confirmation of two presidential nominations last week over the objections of Democrats who claimed the minority party was abusing its right to filibuster for partisan purposes.
Some Democrats called again for a rule change that would eliminate the 60-vote requirement on procedural votes for nominees that has traditionally provided a check on majority rule.
“If Republican senators are going to hold nominations hostage without consideration of their individual merit, drastic measures may be warranted,” said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
The Senate, voting 55-38, failed to move forward with the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/washington-digest-senate-republicans-block-two-obama-nominations
Oh, boo hoo for the Democrats. Crying about the nominations being blocked? Seriously?
This all started when Robert Bork was borked by the Democrats for political reasons.
And seriously, would you trust anything or anybody President Obama appointed?
I wouldn't. Not even for a federal dog catcher.
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