[Non-Sequitur]

At the time of those quotes the Republicans were unabashedly blocking every Clinton judicial appointment that they could by delaying committee hearings or refusing the schedule hearings at all. The Republicans had no problems blocking nominees then, and the Democrats were steaming. Now the shoe is on the other foot. The Democrats are blocking appointments and the GOP is suddenly indignant.

[Peach]

Then why do we keep hearing that it's never been done before? I'm not doubting you, just asking.