Eight Senate Republicans upset over former President Donald Trump's felony conviction are threatening to grind the Senate to a halt -- or at least make it more difficult for Democrats to get anything done.
Eight Senate Republicans upset over former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction are threatening to grind the Senate to a halt — or at least make it more difficult for Democrats to get anything done.
Although their statement didn’t mention Mr. Trump directly, there was no mistaking what they were upset about. The most powerful tool these Republicans have is their ability to oppose unanimous consent requests needed to quickly move nominations and legislation through the Senate. They promised to block expedited consideration of Democratic “legislation or authorities that are not directly relevant to the safety of the American people.”
Mr. Marshall similarly cited “Joe Biden and his army of partisan hack judges” weaponizing the judicial system.
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