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The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (Alabama, Florida and Georgia) currently has 12 active judges after the appointment of 3 already this term by President Trump; the Circuit is now tied 6 - 6 with R and D appointees; with 3 more vacancies to fill; each of which has a current nominee awaiting vetting and a vote.
The tie-breaking 13th judge will be under active consideration for a cloture vote this afternoon on the Senate floor with likely confirmation tomorrow; making in 7R to 6D.
Once the additional two vacancies are filled; an enduring 9R to 6D majority will be in place.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals was just flipped to a majority R in the most recent Senate vote taken, on November 13th.
The onslaught is turning into a rout.
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This scoreboard has little meaning, especially with the Republican track record of nominating liberal judges. What is significant is that McConnell and Trump have abandoned the old Republican method for selecting a nominee which was following the recommendation of liberal organizations like the ABA or treating these appointments as political favors.
The new method is producing results based on judicial temperament, adherence to Constitutional originality, and judicial record. Screening by organizations like the Federalist Society is greatly reducing the likelihood of a surprise. The Democrats have applied a political litmus test for years and they have had a serious negative effect on this country. That situation is coming to an end.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (Alabama, Florida and Georgia) currently has 12 active judges after the appointment of 3 already this term by President Trump; the Circuit is now tied 6 - 6 with R and D appointees; with 3 more vacancies to fill; each of which has a current nominee awaiting vetting and a vote.
The tie-breaking 13th judge will be under active consideration for a cloture vote this afternoon on the Senate floor with likely confirmation tomorrow; making in 7R to 6D.
Once the additional two vacancies are filled; an enduring 9R to 6D majority will be in place.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals was just flipped to a majority R in the most recent Senate vote taken, on November 13th.
The onslaught is turning into a rout.
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This scoreboard has little meaning, especially with the Republican track record of nominating liberal judges. What is significant is that McConnell and Trump have abandoned the old Republican method for selecting a nominee which was following the recommendation of liberal organizations like the ABA or treating these appointments as political favors.
The new method is producing results based on judicial temperament, adherence to Constitutional originality, and judicial record. Screening by organizations like the Federalist Society is greatly reducing the likelihood of a surprise. The Democrats have applied a political litmus test for years and they have had a serious negative effect on this country. That situation is coming to an end.
