Wooohooo!! Judge Gorsuch can now count three Democrats who will vote to confirm him.
Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly says he will support Gorsuch nomination to Supreme Court
— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) April 2, 2017
He announced it on Twitter too:
Joe will support the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. https://t.co/1XmDlOBc40 pic.twitter.com/xOmuVlKaOX
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) April 2, 2017
Here’s what he said:
Granger, Ind. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced he will support the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Donnelly said, “I have said consistently that part of my job is to carefully review, debate, and vote on judicial nominations, including nominees to the Supreme Court. It is my obligation as Senator to consider the qualifications of each nominee that comes to the Senate floor to determine if he or she can faithfully serve on our nation’s highest court. I take this responsibility very seriously. After meeting with Judge Gorsuch, conducting a thorough review of his record, and closely following his hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, I believe that he is a qualified jurist who will base his decisions on his understanding of the law and is well-respected among his peers.
“I was deeply disappointed by the way the most recent Supreme Court nominee, Judge Garland, was treated by the Senate, but as Senator, I can only vote on the nominee that comes to the Senate floor. However, I believe that we should keep the current 60-vote threshold for Supreme Court nominees.”
Of course, some liberals immediately demanding he be primaried:
Senator Joe Donnelly got to go.
— Victor Rodriguez (@Magicrican) April 2, 2017
@SenDonnelly Mike will support the nomination of Joe Donnelly's primary opponent with 27$.
— Mikey D (@Mikeyseuro) April 2, 2017
Primary Donnelly. https://t.co/cbXUXeSeKL
— Gay Hobbes (@refurbsexbot) April 2, 2017
Awesome! Good luck with that, liberals!!
Now everyone go tweet at Angus King to vote yes at @SenAngusKing!!!
Here’s his info:
DC: (202) 224-5344
Bangor: (207) 945-8000
Do it for the Constitution!!