I agree that something needs to be done about the obstruction of judicial nominees, but what can be done so that we do not change to operation of the Senate? The “nuclear option? is no option at all becasue it will destroy the Senate.
Sen. Graham is blocking Mr. Haynes on principle becasue of his role in the torture scandal. No game here. Mr. Haynes wrote and endorsed the memos.
You bet that there would be cries of foul play if his election were moved up to tomorrow becasue it is not supposed to be until 2008. He is not supportive of nominees colling their heels fro years, but the one in question is problematic and there was some given up by the compromise.
The abuses have existed for a long time, but that does not mean we need a radical solution that makes irreversable changes.
I support the reforms because it would give all nominees of all presidents a fair vote, however, the Senators should have a right to block if there are substantial concerns, such as there are with Mr. Haynes.
I do not have a problem with knowing who is doing the blocking, however, a rules change should be done without the “nuclear option? and the Specter approach is a good start.
Response to “Lord on Judicial Nominations? on ConfirmThem.
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