Republican Senators Refuse To Allow Confirmation Vote On Richard Cordray, Nominee For CFPB. Obama Vows To Fight. | The New Republic

Richard Cordray -Consumer Protection  nominee filibustered

As James Fallows has pointed out - we are facing the "new nullification": the Republicans' use of their Senate minority to turn the Senate into a body that requires a 2/3 majority.  Their sheer obstructionism distorts the constitutional scheme. - GWC
"The Senate on Thursday took up the nomination of Richard Cordray, President Obama’s choice to lead the new consumer protection board. It did not vote to confirm him. The outcome isn’t at all surprising. But it’s important to take a step back and understand just what is happening here, because Republicans aren't simply weakening consumer protection. They're also weakening American democracy"

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