As President Biden’s term draws to a close, his administration is rushing to confirm a slew of radical judicial nominees before the GOP retakes the Senate in January. Mike Davis, a former law clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, insists that Senate Republicans cannot afford to back down now. They must do everything in their power to block Biden’s judicial nominees, which could reshape the judiciary for decades to come.
Davis argues that the stakes are far too high. Biden has nominated several individuals with left-wing views that could severely impact conservative policies for generations. For example, Tali Farhadian Weinstein, nominated to a district court seat in New York, has voiced support for allowing noncitizens to vote. If confirmed, these judges will hold lifetime positions and could issue rulings that go against the interests of conservative Americans.
With only a slim Democratic majority in the Senate, Republicans must remain vigilant and oppose these appointments. Senate rules allow for up to 30 hours of debate on circuit court nominees, and Republicans should use this time strategically. Even if Democrats are eager to speed through confirmations, Republicans should not yield, instead forcing extended debates that will slow down the process.
It’s essential that Republicans do not rest on their recent electoral victories. They must remain focused and stand firm in opposing Biden’s judicial picks. Davis stresses that allowing these radical nominees to pass would be a grave mistake, one that could harm the country’s legal system for generations. Biden has already appointed more than 160 judges, and these final nominees could solidify a left-wing hold on the federal judiciary.
Davis also warns that Democrats, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, will not hesitate to use every tactic available to block Republican nominees once they return to the minority. Republicans must be prepared to fight fire with fire, using the same methods to delay or block judicial confirmations and send a clear message to the Democrats.
Republicans must act now to prevent Biden’s judicial nominees from securing lifetime positions. The future of the nation’s courts depends on it, and Senate Republicans must not give in to the Democrats’ demands for swift confirmation.
