Posts Tagged ‘Gridlock reform’
Mitchell: A reasonable prosecutor would not bring this case before the Committee
After hearing from both Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Senate Democrats continued to find ways to obstruct the confirmation process. In order to secure the floor votes needed for Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, GOP leadership once again caved to the demands of Senate Democrats by accepting an FBI probe. The…
Read MoreIf Dems insist on 30 hours of debate, make them stay in Washington
Senate Democrats continue to obstruct President Trump’s well-qualified nominees by abusing Senate rules to block political appointees from taking their posts. Senator James Lankford is reaching out to Democrats to change a rule that allows 30 hours of Senate debate for every presidential nominee and put an end to their childish games. The Wall Street…
Read MoreTea Party Patriots Citizens Fund: Iran Cheated on Nuclear Deal Commitments, President Trump Should Follow Through on His Promise to End It
Atlanta, GA – Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Chairman Jenny Beth Martin released the following statement today, reacting to reports that senior Trump Administration officials confirmed the authenticity of documents pertaining to Iran’s nuclear program released by Israel. “After years of pressing for an end to former President Obama’s terrible nuclear deal with Iran — a…
Read MoreTea Party Patriots Citizens Fund: Full Senate Should Pass Gridlock Reform to Stop Democrats’ Obstruction of Pres. Trump Nominees
Atlanta, GA – Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Chairman Jenny Beth Martin released the following statement today, reacting to the Senate Rules Committee vote to pass Senator James Lankford’s (R-Okla.) Gridlock Reform proposal to stop Democrats’ abuse of Senate rules to obstruct President Trump’s nominees. “Americans are sick and tired of Senate Democrats abusing the…
Read MoreDemocratic obstruction is a petty and impractical move
Ever since Donald Trump took office, he has faced many challenges including Democratic obstruction of nominations. While former presidents have had nearly two-thirds of their nominees confirmed in the first year, President Trump had only 300 out of the 502 nominees confirmed. The nominees waiting to be confirmed are victims of liberal senators who have…
Read MoreSenate Democrats continue to delay nominee votes
During the Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush administrations, the Senate had confirmed almost two-thirds of their nominees. This Senate, however, hasn’t confirmed even half of President Trump’s qualified nominees. Senate Democrats have been abusing its antiquated Senate rules to cause gridlock and delay President Trump’s nominations. Tea Party Patriots…
Read MoreSen. Lankford working to insure votes on President Trump’s judicial nominees
A year ago, President Trump shocked the world with his historic victory. Since that moment, Democrats have been interested in one thing: Resistance. While this may rile up their base, it is keeping the Senate from doing very important work. Caught in the crosshairs of this angry obstructionism is the federal judiciary. There are now…
Read MoreTrump’s latest judicial picks added to long list of pending nominees
Last week, President Trump picked two conservative Texans, Texas Supreme Court Justice Don R. Willett and Dallas appellate lawyer James C. Ho, to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Both have an overwhelming amount of experience and have received high praise from their colleagues. So, what’s the problem? Unfortunately, Trump’s recent nominations…
Read MoreTea Party Patriots Calls for an End to Judicial Gridlock
Atlanta , GA – Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin released the following statement urging Senate Republicans to support Sen. Lankford’s proposed reforms that will ensure well-qualified judges will be appointed to the federal bench. “It is unacceptable that Democrats are abusing the rules of the Senate to create gridlock intended to stop President…
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