Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., called on Democrats to stop engaging in “Chicken Little hysteria” and move ahead and begin a “serious conversation” regarding Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
In a colorfully-worded statement, the Nebraska Republican warned Senate Democrats against painting Gorsuch as a “mouth-breathing bald eagle hunter,” arguing that they will “embarrass themselves” if they do. Sasse’s comments came after his meeting with the nominee, who would replace former Associate Justice Antonin Scalia if confirmed.
“Judge Gorsuch is a supremely qualified and thoughtful nominee,” Sasse said. “The Chicken Little hysteria from some of my friends on the other side of the aisle is just sad and absurd.”
“If they keep working to paint Judge Gorsuch as a mouth-breathing bald eagle hunter, they’ll embarrass themselves,” he continued. “Judge Gorsuch and I talked at length about our constitutional system of checks and balances.
“Whenever Democrats want to stop dealing in fiction, I’m confident Judge Gorsuch is ready for a serious conversation,” Sasse added.
Senate Democrats kicked off their meeting with Gorsuch on Monday as he visited Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Jon Tester, D-Mt. Tester told reporters following the meeting that he is “open” to supporting Gorsuch’s nomination, but is still considering his vote.
