…h McConnell’s 2017 extension of that precedent to Supreme Court nominees. The speaker argues that Republicans would not be creating a new weapon but applying a pr…
…rules.”
McConnell extended the nuclear option to Supreme Court nominees.
BOOM. Gorsuch confirmed — 54-45.
BOOM. Brett Kavanaugh confirmed — 50-48.
BOOM. Amy C…
…EY go nuclear on judges in 2013.
WE extend it to Supreme Court nominees in 2017.
THEY weaponize the confirmation process.
WE create batch confirmations in 2025…