The Senate Judiciary Committee experienced a significant protest when Democrats staged a walkout against the nomination of Emil Bove for a lifetime seat on the Third Federal District Court of Appeals. Bove's controversial history at the Department of Justice included remarks suggesting dismissing court authority for the administration's agenda. Senator Cory Booker condemned the process as lacking decency and decorum, emphasizing the rush to confirm Bove despite serious concerns. He voiced frustration over the inability to engage meaningfully with colleagues during the confirmation process.
During Bove's confirmation hearing, it was revealed that, during his days at the Department of Justice, Bove reportedly suggested that, in the interest of the president's agenda, his people at the DOJ would have to say fuck you to the courts.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey stayed behind and took over the mic and read the whole exercise for filth. This lacks decency. It lacks decorum. It shows that you do not want to simply hear from your colleagues.
Booker said, 'This is us simply trying to rush through one of the most controversial nominees we've had under this presidential administration.'
Some days, all you can do is holler, throw up both your hands.
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