(I'm somewhat surprised Dems are going all-out against him. Is the logic, "If Rs let all noms thru, I guess Ds will just vote no on all"?)
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With no filibuster, and Rs in control, it makes sense from a bottom-line perspective. They don't need D votes, so why would the Ds give any?
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Is this about the travel ban? DACA? LGBT issues? DOJ more broadly? Sessions? Trump? Obama (Garland)? Life? the universe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Both make sense. ... Just weird thinking Manchin voted for Sessions but against Francisco.
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Also, tho, Ds could argue versions of these for almost every senior management and policy position, I'd think. So, is this the new norm?
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And, Lindsey Graham is 50. Ted Cruz presides: "The nomination is confirmed." Noel Francisco is the SG. 50-47 vote.pic.twitter.com/89SVyD0sBf
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I believe it's just a majority of those present and voting.
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(In any event, Pence walked in to the Capitol with Graham, so he would have voted if needed.)
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