With President Biden’s term nearing its end, Senate Republicans face a difficult decision: allow his far-left judicial nominees to pass quietly, or fight to delay or block these appointments. Mike Davis, a former law clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, argues that now is not the time for Republicans to relax. They must use every tool at their disposal to prevent these radical judges from being confirmed.
Davis points to the nomination of Tali Farhadian Weinstein as a prime example of why Republicans must not allow these appointments to go forward. Weinstein has supported controversial policies like allowing noncitizens to vote, which could lead to decisions that are harmful to conservative values. Biden’s nominees are a threat to the future of the judiciary, and Republicans must not let them slip through the Senate.
Davis urges Republicans to utilize the full 30 hours of debate allowed by Senate rules for circuit court nominees. While Democrats can waive their time, Republicans can still force extended debates, using up valuable time and slowing the confirmation process. With only a few weeks left before the Senate’s control changes hands, Republicans cannot afford to wait.
The judicial system is too important to let these nominees pass unchallenged. If confirmed, Biden’s appointees could hold the power to issue rulings that block conservative policies, especially during a second term of President Trump. It is crucial for Senate Republicans to remain in Washington and stay focused on stopping these appointments.
Davis also highlights the precedent set by Senate Democrats in 2017, when they delayed Trump’s judicial nominees at every opportunity. Republicans should expect no less from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democrats once they return to the minority. The GOP must be prepared to use the same tactics to block future judicial confirmations.
Senate Republicans must fight with everything they have to block Biden’s radical judicial nominees. The future of the judiciary is on the line, and they cannot afford to back down now.
