Sen. Feinstein says the attack on Dems’ treatment of judicial noms is GOP’s effort to “compensate for their stalled legislative agenda.”
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In the statement, Feinstein, the Judiciary Committee ranking Dem, pushes back against the claims of “obstruction.”pic.twitter.com/wqBz9sAzFZ
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Her last point is a bit deceptive, though, b/c Obama moved much more slowly on nominating people for judgeships, esp in 2009.
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Speaking of Judiciary Cmte… Not that he needs it, but where are the cheers for Grassley from the left – for keeping blue slips? 1/
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Esp from people on left who've been saying, "Republicans have to do more than criticize Trump; they have to vote against him." Well… 2/
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What Grassley is doing is like voting against Trump, but even bigger – b/c he's letting Dems slow/stop Trump's judicial noms.

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It's 2nd time Grassley's stood up for Dems & against Trump. First was when Trump admin said it'd answer requests only from Rs/chairmen. 4/
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I don’t think Grassley wants the praise... a liability for him with the frothing masses.
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I think this is right, for the most part.
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