In Texas, White House says, only nominees approved by Democrats will get the nod

[rainbow4321]

:woohoo: :dem:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032509dnwasnominees.6e213567.html

The fight over control of federal nominations in Texas came to head today, with the White House proclaiming that Democratic lawmakers – not the state’s Republican senators – get to send names to the president for consideration.

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The decision is sure to rile Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, who have demanded an ongoing, central role in selecting nominees.

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White House statement:
"The Texas Democratic members of the House of Representatives have, at the request of the White House, engaged in a process that involves interviewing potential candidates for federal judge, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal. The White House supports the Texas Democratic delegation’s established process for reviewing and submitting candidates. Individuals seeking these positions should utilize this process to ensure full consideration by the White House."

"The President of the United States will make the final decision as to who will be nominated and sent to the Senate for confirmation. No federal judge, U.S. Attorney or U.S. Marshal will be nominated by the President, however, unless that person has the confirmed support of the Texas Democratic delegation. The Texas U.S. Senators will be accorded a full opportunity to share their views about each candidate whom the President proposes to nominate."

[Hugabear]

1. Yep Pukes - shut the fuck up, you are NOT relevant.

Conservatism has been roundly REJECTED. Shut the fuck up and be glad that you still even have a seat at the table.

[Uzybone]

2. as it should be

why is this even an issue? Cornhole wants to have a say in federal nominations? Fuck him.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Ha

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Ha.

[cliffordu]

6. What you said.

[TankLV]

4. Wow!!! This is GREAT news!!!

Payback's a bitch, isn't it texASS repukes!!!

HA!

[rainbow4321]

10. Chipping away the repuke regime

Bit by bit. You think the repukes are putting up a fight over the economy and everything else, wait til ya see them as TX inches it way to blue! I'm glad Pres Obama has NOT written off TX yet!

[LiberalFighter]

5. They can have input at the confirmation hearing.

[spag68]

7. Texas rethugs

No matter what those assholes say,soon after the next census Texas will be a blue state again. Cornyn can STFU, and Kay moans a lot will be defeated in her Governor run. Good riddance.

[Cali_Democrat]

8. ...

[BeFree]

9. Ahhh yes

This is gonna be fun. Folks, our party, for the first time since DU was born, has the power, and Obama is showing us we will use it wisely. Meaning, the pubbies take a back seat.

This is really gonna be fun.