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Cruz, Lee want to hold off on AG confirmation
The Hill ^ | November 8, 2014 | Mario Trujillo

Posted on 11/08/2014 12:27:36 PM PST by jazusamo

A pair of Republican senators reiterated their call for President Obama's new nominee for attorney general, Loretta Lynch, to be taken up in the next Congress, rather than the lame-duck session.

Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have previously said they will oppose non-emergency business taken up when lawmakers return following Tuesday's election.

"President Obama’s Attorney General nominee deserves fair and full consideration of the United States Senate, which is precisely why she should not be confirmed in the lame duck session of Congress by senators who just lost their seats and are no longer accountable to the voters," the lawmakers said in a statement.

The two suggested, however, they could oppose Lynch's nomination regardless of the timing based on her position on Obama's forthcoming executive action on immigration. They said an attorney general must have a "full and complete commitment to the law."

"Loretta Lynch deserves the opportunity to demonstrate those qualities, beginning with a statement whether or not she believes the President’s executive amnesty plans are constitutional and legal," they said.

Republicans are slated to take control of the upper chamber when the new session begins in January. However, lawmakers will return for the final few months of businesses of the current session next week. Democrats have not yet outlined the timing for Lynch's confirmation.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has also said the nomination should be handled in the next Congress.

A host of other nominations, a spending bill, and other legislation are already expected to be taken up in the lame duck.


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ag; confirmation; cruz; lee; lorettalynch; lynch; obama
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Go Cruz and Lee.
1 posted on 11/08/2014 12:27:36 PM PST by jazusamo
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To: jazusamo

Since Harry Reid got rid of the filibuster for presidential nominees, can anything be done to stop this from being forced through during the lame duck session?


2 posted on 11/08/2014 12:30:26 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego (s)
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To: jazusamo

Please be so! Please be so! Please be so!


3 posted on 11/08/2014 12:32:23 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Probably not.....but look for him to ram through a rules-reversal just at the end of the year.


4 posted on 11/08/2014 12:32:30 PM PST by ErnBatavia (It ain't a "hashtag"....it's a damn pound sign, number sign, or octothorpe. ###)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Time.

They have a lot to do, and she is required to have a hearing. One of Reid’s aids has said that she won’t be confirmed in the lame duck


5 posted on 11/08/2014 12:33:07 PM PST by Viennacon
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To: Dilbert San Diego

I honestly don’t know but have a hunch not, unless a Senator can put a hold on a nominee and lengthen the process.


6 posted on 11/08/2014 12:33:30 PM PST by jazusamo (0bama to go 'full-Mussolini' after elections: Mark Levin)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

In the exit poll Judicial Watch analyzed, some 70% of Americans - and over 50% of Hispanics and Blacks - approve of VoterID.

Cruz, Lee et.al. need to hammer home that she believes VoterID is racist.

Today, while Americans are still listening and not caught up in holiday planning and stuff.


7 posted on 11/08/2014 12:37:01 PM PST by txhurl (2014: Stunned Voters do Stunning Things!)
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Please bump the Freepathon or click above to donate or become a monthly donor!

8 posted on 11/08/2014 12:37:07 PM PST by jazusamo (0bama to go 'full-Mussolini' after elections: Mark Levin)
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To: jazusamo

I like this. That’s what I have been saying, hold any confirmation up

until the new Congress comes in. We need to know her background other than reading one headliners for her affirmation.


9 posted on 11/08/2014 12:37:54 PM PST by Christie at the beach
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To: jazusamo
However, lawmakers will return for the final few months of businesses of the current session next week.

"Final few months"? Not even two.

10 posted on 11/08/2014 12:38:16 PM PST by Hugin ("Do yourself a favor--first thing, get a firearm!",)
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To: Hugin

I noticed that too, Mario needs to get informed.


11 posted on 11/08/2014 12:40:20 PM PST by jazusamo (0bama to go 'full-Mussolini' after elections: Mark Levin)
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To: Dilbert San Diego
I ask, because I don't know. I thought the filibuster was stopped for judicial nominees. Does this apply to all appointees?
12 posted on 11/08/2014 12:40:33 PM PST by fhayek
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To: fhayek

Yes, all but SCOTUS justices.


13 posted on 11/08/2014 12:42:15 PM PST by jazusamo (0bama to go 'full-Mussolini' after elections: Mark Levin)
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To: Viennacon

I hope is not confirmed, quickly or otherwise, but I wonder why it should take months to interview her. Most times when a confirmation hearing is televised, it doesn’t last even as long as a tennis match. A few vague questions (with some exceptions) , a few vague answers (with hopefully, some exceptions) and it’s over before dinner. This is not a Supreme Court decision that requires Court Clerks, or is it?


14 posted on 11/08/2014 12:43:53 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Dilbert San Diego

No

Nevertheless, come January 3rd, the party is over for the communist Democrat Party in Congress and their comrade in the WH.


15 posted on 11/08/2014 12:44:25 PM PST by Rome2000 (SMASH THE CPUSA)
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To: jazusamo
Agreed. And she's unqualified.
16 posted on 11/08/2014 12:45:17 PM PST by Vision (Living in beauty)
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To: jazusamo

Lynch, Sharpton in semi drag, PROBABLY is as corrupt for the “JUST US” Dept. as Holder.


17 posted on 11/08/2014 12:47:37 PM PST by Ann Archy (ABORTION....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Viennacon

I wouldn’t believe ANYTHING from the Reid camp. Of COURSE they will try to ram her through.


18 posted on 11/08/2014 12:48:45 PM PST by Ann Archy (ABORTION....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: txhurl

Good point!! EVERONE and EVRYTHING requires an ID EXCEPT for VOTING....and it’s only the Democrats who don’t want it!! WHY???? VOTE FRAUD!! Vote Early and Often is their slogan.


19 posted on 11/08/2014 12:50:18 PM PST by Ann Archy (ABORTION....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Holder has done his damage but let him stay in the hot seat...especially now


20 posted on 11/08/2014 12:50:33 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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