Feinstein takes victory lap re 9th Cir. seat, offers olive branch http://1.usa.gov/1i6F1Tb (co-sponsoring bill to give ID new dist ct seat)
.@bmaz I agree; ID senators were far too quiet during most of the Owens process, otherwise. Had to be some behind-the-scenes talk.
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@AppellateDaily@bmaz Leahy's decision to send blue slips to CA senators (and not ID) all but assured Owens' nomination could move forward. -
@ToddRuger@bmaz Structurally, CA always had the edge, of course, with CA senators being in the majority. But Feinstein's press release.... -
@ToddRuger@bmaz ..was an olive branch w/ her noting her understanding Idaho senators' desire to staff their courts and support of new seat. -
@ToddRuger@bmaz Only those directly involved know, but I think the longstanding nature of this conflict called for behind-scenes diplomacy. -
@AppellateDaily@bmaz Feinstein co-sponsored that judgeship bill she mentions in August. It adds 1 judge in ID, but 24 judges to CA. -
@ToddRuger@bmaz Yes, I know about the timing on that. John Owens was nominated August 1. -
@ToddRuger@bmaz@GreenwireJeremy One other thing to mention. ID had the blue slips on this seat (R. Smith hearing: http://bit.ly/1hrO4jP ) -
@ToddRuger@bmaz@GreenwireJeremy ...DiFi kicked up dust (http://1.usa.gov/1dKdJFf ) and they went back to the table (http://1.usa.gov/1gHypxc ). - 1 more reply
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