[House Atreides]

Yes, at the Circuit Appeals Court level but not for District judges. The 9th circuit is loaded with crappy District judges since the ‘RATS have used the blue slip process to insure only “acceptable” (to them) nominees make it to confirmation votes.

[be-baw]

“Yes, at the Circuit Appeals Court level but not for District judges.”

Thanks for the info. I did not know that.

[zeestephen]

Re: The 9th circuit is loaded with crappy District judges since the ‘RATS have used the blue slip process to insure only “acceptable” (to them) nominees make it to confirmation votes.

Unfortunately, that's true of almost all Trump's District Court nominees.

44 of Trump's 53 nominations for District Court have been approved by voice vote or with minor opposition.

[JayGalt]

DJT has some room to make an impact at the district court level as well.

Ninth Circuit district courts are authorized 112 judgeships. There are 24 vacancies with 2 future vacancies announced. The duration of the vacancies ranges from 1,686 days to 10 days. The president has made six nominations.