Tag: Elections

A few Democratic senators pledged Wednesday to give Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's pick for the court, a chance to make his case for the nomination.

Democrats tell colleagues to give Gorsuch a chance

Kyle Feldscher · February 1, 2017 1:20 pm

The New York Times editorial board said Senate Democrats should avoid attempting to block a hearing for federal Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's pick for the vacant Supreme Court seat. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

New York Times to Democrats: Don’t filibuster Gorsuch

Eddie Scarry · February 1, 2017 12:54 pm

A liberal group blasted President Trump's decision to nominate Judge Neil Gorsuch to the fill the vacant Supreme Court seat as "disastrous" on Tuesday night. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Liberal group: Gorsuch a ‘disastrous’ choice for Supreme Court

Ryan Lovelace · February 1, 2017 2:32 am

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi argued Tuesday night that Judge Neil Gorsuch is a "very hostile" appointment. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi: Gorsuch a ‘very hostile appointment’

Al Weaver · February 1, 2017 2:30 am

When he was nominated to serve on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Neil Gorsuch was only 38 years old. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Beltway Confidential

Gorsuch was confirmed unanimously in 2006

David Freddoso · February 1, 2017 2:11 am

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., urged all of his colleagues Tuesday night to "put partisan politics aside" and allow a full vetting of Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Manchin to Democrats: ‘Put politics aside’ on Gorsuch

Susan Crabtree · February 1, 2017 2:06 am

President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch Tuesday night to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat on the nation's highest bench has remained vacant since his death in February 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Anti-abortion groups applaud Gorsuch

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 1, 2017 2:03 am

Schumer stopped short of saying Democrats would oppose his nomination, but said they would heavily scrutinize. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Schumer has ‘serious doubts’ about Trump’s Supreme Court pick

Susan Crabtree · February 1, 2017 1:54 am

Beltway Confidential

Gorsuch delivers what Trump promised: A conservative judge who can pull the Supreme Court back to the Right

Ryan Owens · February 1, 2017 1:49 am

If confirmed, he'll be the second-most conservative member of the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Neil Gorsuch is even more conservative than Antonin Scalia was

Jason Russell · February 1, 2017 1:17 am

Harvard Law graduate and 10th Circuit judge has a reputation as an "incisive legal writer." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court

Ryan Lovelace · February 1, 2017 1:17 am

Former GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte will reportedly return to Capitol Hill this week to guide President Trump's Supreme Court choice through the confirmation process.

Ayotte to shepherd Trump’s Supreme Court pick through confirmation process

Gabby Morrongiello · February 1, 2017 12:32 am