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Flake to halt judicial nominees until Mueller protection bill passed
The Washington Times ^ | November 14, 2018 | Stephen Dinan

Posted on 11/14/2018 1:47:01 PM PST by jazusamo

Sen. Jeff Flake announced Wednesday that he will not vote to advance any new judicial nominees through the Judiciary Committee, nor will he vote to confirm picks on the Senate floor, until he gets his way on unrelated legislation to prevent the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller.

Mr. Flake made the announcement on the Senate floor minutes after his bid to pass the bill failed.

His threat could block the committee from approving any more judges this year, since the GOP only holds a one-seat majority on the panel.

It’s less catastrophic to approving judges on the Senate floor, where the GOP holds 51 seats. Even losing Mr. Flake, Republicans could still approve judges on a 50-50 vote with Vice President Mike Pence breaking the tie.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: arizona; confirmations; dickmove; flake; flakethecuck; jeffflake; jeffthecuck; jeffymccuckerson; jeffythecuck; judgenominees; kyrstenflake; mueller; rino; trumpnominees; turncoat
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To: jazusamo

Ok, McConnell should remove him from his committee assignment and replace him.


41 posted on 11/14/2018 2:07:19 PM PST by FlipWilson
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To: jazusamo

Well lets get this over with then by ending the investigation right now... It is time. No 4th branch of government.


42 posted on 11/14/2018 2:08:11 PM PST by Democrats hate too much
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To: mrs9x
"Romney is going to take up where Flake left off. "

-Yes. So it is time to move now. There is no better time then now.
43 posted on 11/14/2018 2:08:57 PM PST by Democrats hate too much
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45 posted on 11/14/2018 2:10:11 PM PST by P-Marlowe (Freep mail me if you want to be on my Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Ping List)
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To: jazusamo

“Flake to halt judicial nominees until Mueller protection bill passed”

What’s the matter Jeffy, did some little girl Soros activist scare you in the elevator again?


46 posted on 11/14/2018 2:10:35 PM PST by ScottfromNJ
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To: jazusamo

It shouldn’t be overlooked that Krysten Sinema’s politics are very much in line with Jeff Flake with maybe just the exception of budget and spending.


47 posted on 11/14/2018 2:11:19 PM PST by Baynative (their degree in economics)
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To: jazusamo

Heck, let him get his way. Then Trump should just ignore the law like Obama did DOMA and every other thing he didn’t like. If it goes to the Supreme Court, the law would be found unconstitutional anyway.


48 posted on 11/14/2018 2:11:51 PM PST by oldplayer
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To: Electric Graffiti

Great graphic comparison. I wish I had thought of it!


49 posted on 11/14/2018 2:11:55 PM PST by Baynative (their degree in economics)
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To: jazusamo

What does Mueller have to be fearful of and need protection from?

Being fired?


50 posted on 11/14/2018 2:12:10 PM PST by Ouderkirk (Life is about ass, you're either covering, hauling, laughing, kicking, kissing, or behaving like one)
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To: MNJohnnie

That would allow Trump to make a whole lot of recess appointments too. Works for me.


51 posted on 11/14/2018 2:12:46 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: jazusamo

McConnell and Grassley won’t let him get away with that


52 posted on 11/14/2018 2:13:33 PM PST by novemberslady
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To: HombreSecreto

The nominees will continue to get confirmed.


53 posted on 11/14/2018 2:13:42 PM PST by cowboyusa (America Cowboy Up)
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To: jazusamo

54 posted on 11/14/2018 2:15:06 PM PST by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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stamp your feet if you want, but the door is that way bitch


55 posted on 11/14/2018 2:15:21 PM PST by novemberslady
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To: jazusamo

Psycho boy Flake hates Trump so he wants Mueller harassing Trump into perpetuity. Flake and McCain have been the most disgusting Senators.

I wish torment and disease on Flake. Same as he is doing to Trump. He is the worst.


56 posted on 11/14/2018 2:16:53 PM PST by dennisw
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature

Recess is not for life.

Recess appointments expire at the end of the Senate’s next session.


57 posted on 11/14/2018 2:18:57 PM PST by doomtrooper99 (Mr Truman, you did not finish the job)
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To: novemberslady

“McConnell and Grassley won’t let him get away with that”

They are rinos and neverTrumpers who have been in #resist and #sabotage mode just like the democrats. This shouldn’t be news to anyone.


59 posted on 11/14/2018 2:19:36 PM PST by Electric Graffiti (Cocked, locked and ready to ROCK!)
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To: dennisw

I agree, this is strictly because of his hatred of President Trump.


60 posted on 11/14/2018 2:21:20 PM PST by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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