Spicer: This Is ‘Nothing Short of Obstructionism’ by Schumer in Blocking Gorsuch

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SPICER: "The fact is an attempted filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee is rare, and to do so in this context with such an eminently qualified and brilliant judge is nothing short of obstructionism. That is why Senator Pat Lahey, former Democratic chairman of the Senate judiciary, said he is 'Not inclined to filibuster.' Even if he ultimately may not vote to confirm the judge, the fact that for former chairman of the Judiciary Committee will not stand by the minority leader exposes the leader’s efforts as nothing but obstructionism that undermines decades of Senate tradition. Through four days of extensive hearings, Judge Gorsuch demonstrated his judicial philosophy, his sterling academic credentials and a brilliant legal mind. He deserves a fair up or down vote."