Caitlin Halligan is an attorney that has the potential to become a Supreme Court Justice. The Republicans have no plans to let her career go forward. It is just that simple. She is more than qualified for the position she was nominated and the Republicans know that, but, have no intention of allowing her career to go forward.
Republicans Block Judicial Nominee’s Confirmation for a Second Time (click here)
By ASHLEY PARKER
Published: March 6, 2013
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the confirmation of Caitlin J. Halligan, a prominent New York lawyer, to become a federal appeals court judge in the District of Columbia, the second time in two years Republicans have filibustered her nomination.
The Senate, in a 51-to-41 vote, fell well short of the 60-vote threshold needed to cut off debate and bring Ms. Halligan’s nomination to a vote. The largely party-line vote, with only Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, joining with Democrats in favor of ending debate, was reminiscent of the previous filibuster of Ms. Halligan — another largely party line vote of 54 to 45....
