McConnell: ‘Far left’ pushing Democrats to block Gorsuch

By Susan Ferrechio

Published March 27, 2017 8:12pm ET

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McConnell: ‘Far left’ pushing Democrats to block Gorsuch — "I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to pass it," Sen. McConnell said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) | Andrew Harnik

Senate Democrats “are under enormous pressure” from their liberal base to block the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday.

McConnell, R-Ky., in a floor speech opening Senate business for the week, pointed to Gorsuch’s performance at his confirmation hearing in the Judiciary Committee last week as an indication that Democrats would not be satisfied with any GOP-chosen nominee.

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