WASHINGTON — The full Senate will consider the nomination of Loretta Lynch for attorney general “next week,” Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Tuesday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination on Feb. 26 by a vote of 12-8. Lynch won over committee Republicans Jeff Flake (AZ), Lindsey Graham (SC), and Orrin Hatch (UT).
Democratic leaders, who have been pushing for a swift Senate vote on Lynch, praised McConnell’s decision to bring up the nomination.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said it would be an “absolute disgrace” if Republicans block her due to concerns with President Barack Obama’s immigration policies.
You wouldn’t think one would have to actually praise the Senate Majority Leader for doing his routine job. But thanks, Dems, for doing what you have to do to move this along!
I have no doubt repubs will find a way to show off some highly dubious bull shit derp if there’s a camera or microphone anywhere nearby
Hey Mitch, any word on that debt ceiling?
Yoo-Hoo … Gee-Oh-Pee !!! … just remember Eric Holder has said he will stay on for as long as it takes to get the next AG confirmed!
Clock’s a-tickin’ …