Spicer: Schumer’s Announcement that Democrats Will Filibuster Gorsuch ‘Disappointing’

‘We call on Senator Schumer to follow Democrats to abandon this attempt to block Gorsuch from receiving a fair up or down vote’

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SPICER: “Earlier today, Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will be mounting a filibuster against his nomination. From day one we've said that the President made an inspired choice with the nomination of Judge Gorsuch. The American Bar Association has given him their highest rating of well-qualified. This week, though, through all four days, he has showcased his sterling credentials and a brilliant legal mind. We find Senator Schumer's announcement truly disappointing because it breaks with the tradition how the Senate has handled Supreme Court confirmation votes in modern time and represents the type of partisanship that Americans have grown tired of." 

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