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21. From the article linked in the "X"

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 08:09 PM

Nov 11

In October 2023, Judge Algenon Marbley of the Southern District of Ohio announced his intention to assume senior status upon the confirmation of his successor. The White House never nominated someone to fill Marbley's seat, however. Senators Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance could not agree on a suitable replacement, so no pick was named.

This slot was in OH and there is a "tradition" in the Senate for what they call a "Blue Slip" - which is basically where the Senators from the same state would "sign" for their approval or disapproval of a nominee from their state, since the Senate has the role to "advise and consent" to a President's nominees. And in the case of OH - VANCE.

This is an example of a "Blue Slip" -

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Judge Algenon Marbley, a Clinton appointee in Ohio, has rescinded his decision to leave active service [View all] In It to Win It Nov 11 OP

That's my definition of a patriot. dchill Nov 11 #1

That's what I said!💙 Cha Nov 11 #9

Good for him. Lonestarblue Nov 11 #2

He's only 70-good for him for hanging in there. Nt spooky3 Nov 11 #3

Heartwarming to see True Patriots in Acton!💙 Cha Nov 11 #8

Thank you Judge Marbley. liberalla Nov 11 #4

A hero. choie Nov 11 #5

Why didn't Biden nominate anyone to take his seat? Prairie Gates Nov 11 #6

No knowledge, but I think Biden, a traditionalist, may have honored the blue card rule karynnj Nov 11 #10

Dick Durbin honored the blue slips for District Courts In It to Win It Nov 11 #13

According to the article, Sherrod Brown and JDVance Tanuki Nov 11 #11

Jaysus Prairie Gates Nov 11 #12

That was one of the good things about having Dem senators in red states. In It to Win It Nov 11 #14

There's a Patriot! TY & Judge Algenon Marbley! 💙 Cha Nov 11 #7

Thank you so much, Judge Algenon Marbley. You are a true and courageous hero!! wordstroken Nov 11 #15

We need some flowers for Algenon Orrex Nov 11 #16

I read that book when I was a teen. Xavier Breath Nov 11 #17

GOOD! ANYTHING that interferes with the donald's agenda is a good thing. calimary Nov 11 #18

This is great news! MiKenMi33 Nov 11 #19

Wtf was going on with Biden? kerry-is-my-prez Nov 11 #20

From the article linked in the "X" BumRushDaShow Nov 11 #21