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By Marshall Manson Posted in District Courts — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

Earlier, Andrew posted about Senate Dems' demand to hold another hearing on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the D.C. Circuit. It's hard to imagine a more abvious example of overt Democratic obstruction. I attended Mr. Kavanaugh's first confirmation hearing in 2004. Sat through the whole thing. The Dems asked some questions, but, as is their practice, mostly fed their appetite for grandstanding. They asked almost nothing of substance. After a partial round of questionning (most Senators didn't bother to show up), the hearing ended.

So why have another hearing? There's only one possible answer: delay. But if the Alito hearings demonstrated anything, it's that the American people have had enough of the Democrats grandstanding on judicial confirmations. Chuck Schumers' theory (crafted with aid and comfort form Laurence Tribe among others) that ideology should be a part of hearings was soundly drubbed. Brett Kavanaugh is more than sufficiently qualified. He has an excellent background. It's time for the Senate to get busy confirming him.

And I agree with Andrew. One the surface, last year's deal should only enhance his chances. But the lack of pregress on appellate court nominees makes me wonder if there weren't additional elements to the deal agreed on between Senators behind closed doors.

Whatever the reason for the delay, it's time to get the process moving again. The Senate has a job to do. It should do it.