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In reply to the discussion: It appears GOP will allow Schumer to replace Feinstein on Judicary if she resigns. [View all]SunSeeker
(51,824 posts)53. I don't think Dick Durbin is lying. nt
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It appears GOP will allow Schumer to replace Feinstein on Judicary if she resigns. [View all]
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
OP
We can't trust any Republican. But we can assume they will act in their own interest.
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#32
Senate rules require a vote of the full senate to approve committee assignments
Fiendish Thingy
Apr 2023
#12
Republicans have always approved replacements upon resignation or death of the senator.
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#33
Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin said Feinstein's absence is impacting judge confirmations.
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#34
And yet a week later, they considered and approved 7 of the ten nominees that were on the agenda
onenote
Apr 2023
#35
Facts do matter. If the Pukes voted for those nominees they wanted them on the bench
Autumn
Apr 2023
#40
What is the downside of Feinstein resigning and being replaced by an able Dem?
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#20
No, it's nothing like that. The GOP wants to be able to replace McConnell and Grassley.
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#29
Feinstein has missed 25 judicial nominee votes, which is HIGHLY consequential.
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#26
Asked if her absence is affecting confirmations, Durbin said, "yes, of course it does."
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#56
Women's lives are at stake. Any time we have even 1 nominee needlessly waiting is wrong.
SunSeeker
Apr 2023
#58