Posted on 02/12/2012 5:12:50 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Republicans may still be incensed about Richard Cordrays recess appointment to the Consumer Financial Protection Board, but it doesnt look like theyll be taking it out on other Obama nominees. On Thursday, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm Cathy Ann Bencivengo as a U.S. District Court judge, supporting her 90 to 6. It was the first Senate confirmation vote since President Obama appointed Cordray, and it bodes well for other nominees waiting in the wings.
The few Republicans who voted against Bencivengos nomination made it clear that they wanted to send Obama a message about the Cordray appointment, which they consider unconstitutional on technical grounds. Sen. Mike Lee, one of the dissenters, admitted his nay vote had nothing to do with Bencivengos qualifications. Instead, I do so in defense of the U.S. Constitution. ... I find myself duty-bound to oppose this nomination, he said, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
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There is no battle the GOP-E won’t run away from unless it involves helping the dumocrats take away more freedom from We The People.
Balls are banned in DC.
only for Republicans
Pelosi has HUGE ones
they jammed thru Baraqqicare and took no prisoners
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