Democrat Senators Block Another Set of Judicial Nominees

Fox News ^ | July 9, 2003 | Major Garrett/Julie Asher

[hardhead]

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans Wednesday singled out Michigan's two senators for their "abuse" of the so-called "blue-slip" policy that allows senators from a nominee's home state to block nominations if they object to the candidates.

Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow have negatively filled out blue slips, the blue-colored papers on which senators submit their approvals or denials of nominees. The negative blue slip means the Senate Judiciary Committee can't hold a hearing on President Bush's judicial choices for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

"The last time I looked at the Constitution, the president appoints nominees. If the senators from Michigan are able to make appointments ... then why not the senator from Kentucky?" Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., rhetorically asked.

[hardhead]

They're doing it again. It makes you wonder if the senate Republicans have any guts at all. Are there any options?

[Support Free Republic]

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[Finalapproach29er]

Totally gutless. Lott, Frist,... have no facial hair; no testosterone coursing thru the bloodstream. They're like domesticated housewives from the 1950's- totally obedience to the democrats.

I swear Barbra Boxer could take these baby-face Republicans in a fight. Why do I give these wusses my money?

[goldstategop]

The Democrats want our courts to look like the Sodomy Six. That's their idea of the judges America needs.

[taxcontrol]

The easiest way to fix this nonsense is to repeal the 17th and replace it with something like this:

Each state shall have two senators, one appointed by the State's legislator the other appointed by the States Gov.

Senators serve 1 year terms unless unable or unwilling to finish their term. If a Senator is unable to complete their term, the appointing authority shall appoint a new Senator as quickly as possible.

Each state shall determine the compensation for their Senators providing both Senators from that State are compensated using the same compensation plan.

States shall pay the full salaries of Senators, their travel and office expenses and the salaries of their staff members. Senators may not receive any federal pay, retirement benifits or other compensation while serving.

[mhking]

I am so sick and damned tired of how wimpish the Senate GOP leadership is on this crap...