Confirm Gorsuch: Dems plan pointless filibuster

The Supreme Court, created by the U.S. Constitution in 1789, is one of the three pillars of America’s federal government, along with the executive and legislative branches.

But in addition to his concerns about Gorsuch’s conservative legal record, Nelson expressed the frustration of many Democrats who feel Republicans unfairly denied President Barack Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland from even getting a hearing a year ago, much less a floor vote.

This week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intention to filibuster Gorsuch’s nomination.

Despite having what he described as a “very pleasant” conversation with Gorsuch, Sanders said he was disappointed with his answers to questions on certain issues, such as campaign finance.

SCARBOROUGH: All right. Well, so then the Republicans are going to pass it using the so-called nuclear option.

Since nominated, we have seen liberals, independents, conservatives, and folks from different backgrounds come out in strong support of Judge Gorsuch, because he has proven that he is a judge committed to all people.

At the time, Republican Sen.

On Monday, Democrats delayed a vote on Gorsuch by a week, and there is still some disagreement over how to proceed.

We hear that the Democrats should filibuster the Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination.

Despite their efforts to get Democrats on board with Gorsuch’s appointment, it looks like Republican legislators will have to face a filibuster first. Unless and until that cloud disappears, the Senate shouldn’t move forward with anyone Trump picks for the Supreme Court.

Sen. Chris Coons (D., Del.) contradicted himself on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Monday over whether or not Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination for the Supreme Court would get an up-or-down vote.

“I will vote no on the motion to invoke cloture and, if that succeeds, I will vote no on his confirmation”.

The GOP members would effectively eliminate the filibuster for court nominees and then require a simple majority for confirmation. “The United States Senate will confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch one way or the other”. Some Democrats believe that supporting Gorsuch now is the best option for their party’s long term benefit. Sen.

Committee chair Chuck Grassley has made it clear he wants his committee’s report on Gorusch’s confirmation voted on and sent to the full Senate this week, setting April 3 as a final deadline for the nomination to be in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. At least a dozen other Democrats have previously announced their opposition, including Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Kirsten Gillibrand of NY, and Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey of MA. The firm fired the trucker, Alphonse Maddin, for leaving the trailer in search of warmth, in a case Democrats have used to highlight what they consider Gorsuch’s heartlessness. Mazie Hirono said they will vote against Gorsuch, and Vermont Sen.

More than a dozen Democrats in the Senate have announced their opposition to Gorsuch. But until we know Trump is a legitimate president, he can’t be presumed to have the authority to make such a pick.

There are now 20 senators who have backed Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s filibuster call – up from 16 on Friday.