I am resorting to a bit of a nuclear option myself, day four

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The nominee

Jane Branstetter Stranch
Nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
56 years old


The problem and my 4th letter

Senator McCaskill:

On On Nov 19th, 2009 the US Senate Judiciary Committee approved Jane Branstetter Stranch, a nominee to the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals, on a 15-4 bipartisan vote. More than 7 months later she is yet to receive a vote.

I understand that you have been a strong proponent of ending secret holds in the Senate. While you deserve a great deal of credit for this, a secret hold does not prevent the Majority leader from filling for cloture. The fact that this has not occurred more than 7 months is a problem within the Democratic majority, not a lone anonymous Republican obstructionist. As such, I will continue to write to you, Senator Bond, and to the Senate Majority Leader daily until such time as this noncontroversial and qualified nominee is confirmed.

Sincerely,


cc: Senator Reid, Senator Bond

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1. Edited, now over 7 months, guess I'll have to re-send each e-mail