Ed Whelan’s Confirmation Tales

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George W. Bush's Dismal Failure on Fourth Circuit Nominations
How and why the conservative court shifted left
Dec 5 • 
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Maryland Senators Keep Fourth Circuit Seat Open For Eight Years
Rod Rosenstein flunks their litmus test
Nov 20 • 
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Sixth Circuit Nominees Propose Idea to Break Michigan Deadlock
Package deal with Democratic senator ensures conservative majority on court
Nov 13 • 
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The Federalist Society Continues Its Great Success
Transition to a new leader
Nov 6 • 
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Democrats Deny Hearing to Fourth Circuit Nominee Robert Conrad
Patrick Leahy's ridiculous 'anti-Catholic' smear
Oct 30 • 
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Thomas Hardiman Survives Democratic Takeover of Senate
Third Circuit nominee wins newbie senator's support
Oct 23 • 
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Chuck Schumer Declares No Bush Supreme Court Nominee Will Be Confirmed
July 2007 speech comes more than a year before 2008 presidential election
Oct 9 • 
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California and Idaho Spar Over Ninth Circuit Seat
Nominee Randy Smith is caught in the middle
Oct 2 • 
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Ed Whelan’s Confirmation Tales
Ed Whelan’s Confirmation Tales
Stories that provide lessons and insights about the judicial-confirmation process.
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