GOP takes a pass on confronting Obama over Cordray

Washington Post ^ | February 10, 2012 | by Suzy Khimm

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Republicans may still be incensed about Richard Cordray’s recess appointment to the Consumer Financial Protection Board, but it doesn’t look like they’ll be taking it out on other Obama nominees. On Thursday, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm Cathy Ann Bencivengo as a U.S. District Court judge, supporting her 90 to 6. It was the first Senate confirmation vote since President Obama appointed Cordray, and it bodes well for other nominees waiting in the wings.

The few Republicans who voted against Bencivengo’s nomination made it clear that they wanted to send Obama a message about the Cordray appointment, which they consider unconstitutional on technical grounds. Sen. Mike Lee, one of the dissenters, admitted his nay vote had nothing to do with Bencivengo’s qualifications. “Instead, I do so in defense of the U.S. Constitution. ... I find myself duty-bound to oppose this nomination,” he said, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.

[Elle Bee]

just imagine what the democrats would do if the situation were reversed

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[Sirius Lee]

There is no battle the GOP-E won’t run away from unless it involves helping the dumocrats take away more freedom from We The People.

[FrankR]

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Can you name a single instance of the GOP NOT "taking a pass" on any Obama issue of import? By and large, they are scared to death to take on the mulatto.

[bgill]

Balls are banned in DC.

[nascarnation]

Balls are banned in DC.

only for Republicans

Pelosi has HUGE ones

they jammed thru Baraqqicare and took no prisoners