Sen. Tim Scott (R) to Oppose Thomas Farr, Effectively Killing the Nomination

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Emma Dumain @Emma_Dumain
BREAKING: @SenatorTimScott to oppose Thomas Farr, killing the controversial nomination: https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article222386255.html … w/ @MurphinDC

The South Carolina Republican was the deciding vote in determining whether Farr, widely accused of efforts to disenfranchise black voters, would be confirmed.

Scott’s decision comes after four days of intense drama and speculation about what the Senate’s only black Republican would do.

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, made it clear earlier in the day he, too, would oppose Farr’s nomination. Senate Republicans could only afford to lose one vote and still confirm Farr. Senate Republicans control 51 seats, and all 49 Democratic caucus members were expected to oppose Farr.

In a brief statement explaining his decision, Scott cited a 1991 Department of Justice memo that was leaked just this week, days before the Senate was set to vote on Farr’s confirmation. It detailed Farr’s involvement in “ballot security” activities by the 1984 and 1990 campaigns of then-Sen. Jesse Helms, R-North Carolina.

“I am ready and willing to support strong candidates for our judicial vacancies that do not have lingering concerns about issues that could affect their decision-making process as a federal judge,” Scott said in his statement. “This week, a Department of Justice memo written under President George H.W. Bush was released that shed new light on Mr. Farr’s activities. This, in turn, created more concerns. Weighing these important factors, this afternoon I concluded that I could not support Mr. Farr’s nomination.”

read more: https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article222386255.html

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[hlthe2b]

1. I will have to give both Flake and Scott a modicum of respect for doing so.

Thankfully, Farr will fail...

[leftieNanner]

2. Good for you Sen. Scott

Now let's hope Flakey doesn't cheat to let this guy Farr on to the court.

[Fullduplexxx]

3. Doesnt really matter they can just bring it upafter january when they have 53 seats

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5. they're likely to lose more votes by then

...Scott can be influential among his brethren and will probably lobby for the withdrawal of Farr's name.

"Earlier this summer, Scott announced he would oppose Ryan Bounds, a nominee for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals who as a Stanford University student produced writings that mocked multiculturalism and cultural sensitivity. Scott’s opposition influenced Rubio and other Republicans to also say they would vote against Bounds, resulting in GOP leaders having to pull the nominee just minutes before the confirmation vote was set to take place."

[getagrip_already]

6. Not with mitt....

He won't support this guy. 52 is still enough but don't assume all 53 will vote aye. 2020 will be a tough year to be a hop senator running for re-election.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thank goodness for this good news!

[a kennedy]

7. Finally a man of "principle" does the right thing......not like the Collins and Flake jokes

Was hoping he’d do the right thing.......

[Turbineguy]

8. It boils down to being

one of the last to be on the wrong side of history.

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9. kick

[Blue_true]

10. In the modern Republican Party.

Being a Black republican must be like being a chicken going to dinner at Colonel Sander's place.

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11. .