Results for: Trump Confirmation Hearings

Michael Avenatti's Bad Week Gets Worse After Homophobic Tweet He Sent to Lindsey Graham
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2019/06/27/michael-avena…week-gets-worse-homophobic-tweet-sent-lindsey-graham-n109774
– Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sent out a tweet joking about a third Trump term: After tonight’s #DemocraticDebate…….that whole Trump 3rd … subjected to unfounded allegations about his sexuality from unhinged Democrats ever since he started aggressively defending President Trump … during the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. ————– —Based in North Carolina, Sister Toldjah is a former liberal and a 15+ year…
New Book About Kavanaugh Hearing Reveals Trump Team Had Dirt on Blasey Ford, Astute Observation From Melania
https://redstate.com/elizabeth-vaughn/2019/07/08/new-book-ka…s-trump-team-dirt-blasey-ford-shrewd-comment-melania-n110405
– One of the most fascinating revelations is that Team Trump had “dirt” on Christine Blasey Ford (CBF). … However, they feared that if this material was presented during the hearings, it would be viewed negatively. … The Trump team “understood that any criticism of Ford would be treated as a smear” and portrayed as “victim shaming.”…
Ben Sasse Votes Against Merrick Garland AG Nom, His BFFs on the Left Lose Their Minds
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2021/03/01/ben-sasse-votes-a…garland-ag-nom-his-bffs-on-the-left-lose-their-minds-n335326
– And as we also wrote, the Democrats had to wrangle with Committee Chair Lindsey Graham to even get confirmation hearings for Garland … Ben Sasse (R-Never Trump), whom they were delighted with when he voted to impeach Trump this year. Right now? Not so much. … hearings last fall.…
Nutty Nun Tries to Claim Xavier Becerra's Critics Attacked His Catholicism When All They Did Was Point out His Anti-American Radicalism
https://redstate.com/streiff/2021/02/25/nutty-nun-tries-to-c…they-did-was-point-out-his-anti-american-radicalism-n332679
– He is a radical progressive who has devoted a lot of time and energy as California’s Attorney General suing President Trump (62 times … Becerra has had a tough confirmation process in the Senate, but there have been no fireworks so far. … This is how Politico describes it: HHS Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra appears to be on a smooth path to Senate confirmation.…
Obstructing Biden Administration Cabinet and Sub-Cabinet Nominees -- The Democrats Made These Rules
https://redstate.com/shipwreckedcrew/2021/02/25/obstructing…sub-cabinet-nominees-the-democrats-made-these-rules-n332501
– Everything changed dramatically with the Trump Presidency.  … The norm became votes of nearly 50% against the confirmation of Trump nominees.  … The Democrat votes against Trump nominees were all part of their publicly announced — and media applauded — “resistance” of the Trump…
What Biden HHS Nominee REFUSED to Say About Abortion During Confirmation Hearing Far More Troubling Than What He Did Say
https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2021/02/25/what-biden-hhs-n…tion-hearing-far-more-troubling-than-what-he-did-say-n332733
– Try as they might during Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearings, Republican senators could not get Becerra to budge on the question … care service, and the Democrat Speaker of the House, who claims her “very deep Catholic faith” prohibits her from “hating” Donald Trump…
Time to Resign? Gov. Cuomo's Past Comments on Brett Kavanaugh Come Back to Bite Him in Big Way
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2021/02/25/time-to-resig…on-brett-kavanaugh-come-back-to-bite-him-in-big-way-n332610
– For anyone in New York state who listened to Cuomo’s comments in 2018 during the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh (as well … as statements he made before that), hearing these allegations from Boylan might come as a shock, because – at the time of the hearings … –@NYGovCuomo pic.twitter.com/yaTnidpIzD — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) February 25, 2021 Of the Trump administration, here’s more…
Cringeworthy: Senior Cuomo Aide Vies for 'Worst Hot Take Ever' Award as a Sixth Accuser Steps Forward
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2021/03/09/cringeworthy…hot-take-ever-award-as-a-sixth-accuser-steps-forward-n340256
– Remember, he was one of the few governors who managed to stand up to the biggest bully in the country, former President Donald Trump … Remember, Cuomo himself was not willing to give Kavanaugh the benefit of due process during his Supreme Court confirmation hearings…
You Heard It Here First: AK Senator Lisa Murkowski Is Toast
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2021/03/16/you-heard-it-here-first-ak-senator-lisa-murkowski-is-toast-n344675
– Lisa Murkowski (R), a month after she voted to convict former President Trump of inciting an insurrection at the United States Capitol … Murkowski for the last several years which really culminated in the conviction vote of former President Trump,” said Kris Warren, the … As my colleague Bonchie wrote about Murkowski’s stance (or lack thereof) during the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings: Enough…
Lindsey Graham has Made a Career out of Talking Tough While Making Empty Promises -- Crossfire Hurricane Included
https://redstate.com/shipwreckedcrew/2021/01/21/lindsey-grah…out-of-sounding-serious-while-making-empty-promises-n311709
– Trump is no longer in office.  … hearings — was all political theater for the purpose of keeping him “viable” with any post-Trump GOP/MAGA constituency. … He’s not a “leader” on the Trump agenda.…
Reports Say Adam Schiff Has Been Begging Gavin Newsom For A Job
https://redstate.com/scotthounsell/2021/02/04/reports-say-adam-schiff-has-been-begging-gavin-newsom-for-a-job-n322042
– who has been a source of leaks regarding the Russia-investigation and other Democrat-Congress-fabricated scandals throughout the Trump … administration, suddenly now appears to not be the biggest fan of his job now that Trump isn’t there to kick around anymore. … spearheading of impeachment hearings in 2019.…
Neera Tanden Drops Awkward Answer to Senator's Question if She Thought Trump Was 'Legitimately Elected'
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2021/02/10/neera-tanden-n324762
– Democrats have been trying to undermine President Donald Trump and claim he was “illegitimate” since he was elected, with some pushing … I do hope someone in her confirmation hearings has the opportunity to ask Neera Tanden about her tweets suggesting Russia hacked the … Pat Toomey (R-PA) naturally asked her when he had the chance if she thought that Trump was legitimately elected. Sen.…
Schumer in Private Calls: Dems Chances to Regain Senate Control Doomed by RBG's Death & Cal Cunningham's 'Zipper' Problem
https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2020/12/01/schumer-in-priva…doomed-by-rbgs-death-cal-cunninghams-zipper-problem-n287636
– In addition, the refusal of Pelosi and Schumer to compromise with Trump and the Republicans on a second, stripped-down, COVID relief … package — out of fear of Trump receiving credit prior to the election — did not sit well with voters either. … hearings for Biden’s cabinet picks immediate after the Jan. 5 Georgia runoff elections; two weeks before Biden will presumably be…
Schumer Uses COVID to Claim It's 'Imperative' for Senate to Hold Hearings for Biden’s Cabinet Before He's Inaugurated
https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2020/11/30/schumer-uses-cov…d-hearings-for-bidens-cabinet-before-hes-inaugurated-n287348
– Schumer says Senate should begin confirmation hearings for Biden’s Cabinet BEFORE inauguration: “In the midst of this once-in-a-century … been certified before the Senate leader of their respective parties called for confirmation hearings to begin prior to the inauguration … Nonetheless, Schumer not only called on the Senate to begin confirmation hearings after the Georgia runoff elections; he torched Trump…
Bill Kristol Shows His Desperation for Money and Attention as He Beclowns Himself Begging Conservatives to Support the Worst Sort of Democrat Hack Politician
https://redstate.com/streiff/2020/11/30/bill-kristol-n287362
– sort at that staunchly conservative Daily Beast (read Daily Beast Editor-at-Large Launches Ridiculous Disgusting Tirade Against Trump … It will be interesting to see how long he can milk his “loyal conservative who can’t stomach the GOP of Trump” schtick, but it probably … NEWS — The two GOP senators in line to chair committees that will hold @neeratanden’s OMB confirmation hearings won’t commit to holding…
Could Joe Biden's Best Answer to His Attorney General "Problem" Be a Republican?
https://redstate.com/shipwreckedcrew/2020/12/14/could-joe-bi…attorney-general-problem-be-to-nominate-a-republican-n293587
– the Obama Administration, and who is otherwise not controversial in the perpetuation of the “Russia Hoax” over the course of the Trump … hearings. … Trump did Biden a great favor by already passing “criminal justice reform”, and Biden can probably leave that alone. …
Biden May Just Have Handed the GOP a Big Bright Glaring Spotlight to Put on the Hunter Scandal
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2020/12/12/biden-may-just-ha…a-big-bright-glaring-spotlight-on-the-hunter-scandal-n293349
– Bedford observes that confirmation hearings are the perfect time to bring all this out. … Everything the Obama administration tried to do to the Trump administration, but with actual facts supporting it.…
An Interim Report From Special Counsel Durham Will Cause Heartburn for Biden DOJ and the Senate
https://redstate.com/shipwreckedcrew/2020/12/07/an-interim-r…am-will-cause-heartburn-for-biden-doj-and-the-senate-n290668
– Trump conspired with the Russians or obstructed the investigation.  … during the first six months of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation, and later acting Attorney General for the first few days of the Trump … An Interim Report published sometime in the next six weeks would be a huge factor in how the confirmation hearings for many Biden Administration…
The Media And Their SCOTUS Double Standard
https://redstate.com/scotthounsell/2020/12/22/the-media-and-their-scotus-double-standard-n296185
– During the Trump administration, there was a lot of talk about Trump nominated Justices, and how conservative they would be.  … Obviously, Democrats were upset with the Senate procedures that gave Trump at least one appointment that the Democrats felt that Trump … However, Justice Thomas cannot make a decision without accusations, made by Anita Hill during his confirmation hearings, again surfacing…
Year-in-Review: The 2020 List of the 10 Worst Governors in the Nation
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2020/12/30/year-in-review-the-2020-list-of-the-10-worst-governors-in-the-nation-n302065
– How much does he/she blame President Trump? … Brown doubled down on her Trump criticism, and ramped up on the peaceful protest rhetoric. … The media, and Whitmer, did their utmost to connect these skeezes to President Trump.…
Former Democrat Senator Warns 'Un-American' Attacks Against Barrett's Faith 'Will Hurt Her Opponents'
https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2020/09/26/928726-n260644
– As covered by my RedState colleague streiff, Donald Trump made it official in a Rose Garden announcement Saturday afternoon by nominating … BREAKING: President Trump is nominating conservative federal appeals court judge Amy Coney Barrett to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg on … The Senate is expected to begin confirmation hearings Oct. 12, two Capitol Hill sources confirmed to USA Today.…
Black Church Leaders Lash out at ‘Rank Religious Bigotry’ in Defense of Amy Coney Barrett
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2020/09/26/black-church-leaders-l…nk-religious-bigotry-in-defense-of-amy-coney-barrett-n260622
– (Robert Franklin /South Bend Tribune via AP, File) Progressives are big mad that President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Judge … “We condemn these vile attacks—which began three years ago during the process of her confirmation for the judicial post she currently … If and when Barrett is nominated, we can expect the same type of circus that the left conducted during the Kavanaugh hearings dialed…
'Morning Joe' Shares Bogus Video of Amy Coney Barrett's 'View' on Election Year SCOTUS Nominees
https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2020/09/26/morning-joe-airs…coney-barretts-view-on-election-year-scotus-nominees-n260596
– Donald Trump lives rent-free in MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough’s head — 24x7x365. … Trump also lives rent-free in the head of Joe’s wife and co-host, Mika Brzezinski, but that’s another story for another time. … And before this one is over, the confirmation hearings for Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh will seem like child’s play.…
To Hold Hearings or Not to Hold Hearings; That Is the Question
https://redstate.com/stu-in-sd/2020/09/25/to-hold-hearings-or-not-to-hold-hearings-that-is-the-question-n260537
– Hearings and Vote Before Election Day. … This is the current conventional wisdom on what will transpire: 3 days of structured hearings followed by a confirmation vote before … A lot can happen in three days of hearings!…
Larry Elder Op-Ed: Democrats Demand Trump Not Replace RBG: 'Cue the Laughter'
https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2020/09/25/larry-elder-op-e…ocrats-demand-trump-not-replace-rbg-cue-the-laughter-n260523
– hearings until after the election. … hearings on all executive branch nominees and for most judicial nominees. … Elder included comments made by Joe Biden in 2016 when McConnell refused to hold hearings for Merrick Garland, nominated by Barack…
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