GOP ignores confirmation procedures, rushes ahead with Trump’s nominees

Apparently insisting on “fair and consistent application” doesn’t apply in this situation.

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Leave it to politicians to only use procedure when it works for them.

Republicans in the U.S. Senate are rushing ahead with confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for key positions, regardless of procedures they put into place years ago.

Even thought most of the nominees haven’t completed the customarily required ethics clearances and background checks, Senate Majority Whip John Coryn (R-TX) says that “We’re going to just be plowing ahead.”

However, in 2009, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) demanded, via a letter to then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Read, that no nominee can even have a confirmation hearing scheduled until their financial disclosures were complete. The letter also mentions that it is the Republicans duty to “conduct the appropriate review … regardless of which party is in the majority.”

The letter was posted on Twitter this week by Citizens for Responsible Ethics in Washington co-founder Norm Eisen:

Apparently insisting on “fair and consistent application” doesn’t apply in this situation.

McConnell seems to have a problem with staying “fair and consistent.” After leading the charge for Republicans delaying the confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee for almost a year, McConnell said this week that “the American people simply will not tolerate” Democrats if they fail to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

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Alexandra Jacobo is a dedicated progressive writer, activist, and mother with a deep-rooted passion for social justice and political engagement. Her journey into political activism began in 2011 at Zuccotti Park, where she supported the Occupy movement by distributing blankets to occupiers, marking the start of her earnest commitment to progressive causes. Driven by a desire to educate and inspire, Alexandra focuses her writing on a range of progressive issues, aiming to foster positive change both domestically and internationally. Her work is characterized by a strong commitment to community empowerment and a belief in the power of informed public action. As a mother, Alexandra brings a unique and personal perspective to her activism, understanding the importance of shaping a better world for future generations. Her writing not only highlights the challenges we face but also champions the potential for collective action to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

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