McConnell: “I Cannot And Will Not” Vote To Confirm

The Associated Press reports:

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he will vote against confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson, saying he “cannot and will not” support the groundbreaking nominee for a lifetime appointment on the Supreme Court.

While McConnell’s opposition was not unexpected and Jackson’s confirmation is still on track, his declaration coming only hours after the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up four days of hearings probably will lead many fellow Republicans to follow suit.

McConnell slammed the liberal groups that have supported Jackson, and he criticized her for refusing to take a position on the size of the nine-member court, even though that decision is ultimately up to Congress.

Read the full article. In the clip you’ll see McConnell claim to have had an “open mind” when the hearings began. Yeah.

Mitch McConnell: “After studying the nominee’s record and watching her performance this week, I cannot and will not support Judge Jackson for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.” pic.twitter.com/iZ6Nkbg8on

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 24, 2022