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I’m real tired of all these “gentlemen agreements” in the federal govt. Turns out the meritocracy we were told to elevate never actually existed. Shocked
But progressive judicial activists warn that the Senate leadership might need to take other steps to keep up the pace the next two years. So far, Democrats have adhered to an informal tradition that gives home-state senators virtual veto power over nominees for district court slots under what is known as the “blue slip” rule by agreeing to not move forward unless senators return a blue slip of approval.