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Scott to oppose Farr nomination to federal bench in NC, ending chances of confirmation

Scott to oppose Farr nomination to federal bench in NC, ending chances of confirmation

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 8:31PM · 925 views
Scott to oppose Farr nomination to federal bench in NC, ending chances of confirmation
BY EMMA DUMAIN AND BRIAN MURPHY


WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott said Thursday he will oppose the nomination of Thomas Farr to the federal bench, assuring the controversial pick will not be confirmed.

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.



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Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 8:37PM

America could not afford this man on the Federal bench. This Breaking News is truly GOOD NEWS.

Steve Williams Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 9:03PM

I see there's no mention of the abuse Scott took yesterday.

Steve Williams Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 9:16PM

“History will not be kind to Tim Scott,” Soledad O’Brien tweeted in response to his vote to advance Farr’s nomination.

Her response was among the more polite objections registered in response to Scott’s vote.

Others blasted him as a “token,” “traitor,” “sellout” and “empty suit.”

https://www.fitsnews.com/2018/11/29/tim-sc...

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Friday, November 30th 2018 at 7:36AM

“Thomas Farr is not fit to serve. He has a long, long history of being hostile to voting rights and voter suppression,” said Rep. G.K. Butterfield, a Wilson, North Carolina Democrat and former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Friday, November 30th 2018 at 7:38AM

Tim Scott did the right thing for the people of North Carolina.


Steve Williams Friday, November 30th 2018 at 9:54AM

You hate Tim Scott. You think he's a token, a traitor, a sellout, an empty suit. You think it's treason for a BLACK to be a REPUBLICAN.

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Friday, November 30th 2018 at 10:32AM

BULL💩 STEVE. Tim Scott did the right thing for the people of North Carolina. America could not afford this man on the Federal bench. This Breaking News is truly GOOD NEWS.





Steve Williams Friday, November 30th 2018 at 8:16PM

I'm sure you're an unwavering Scott supporter.

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Friday, November 30th 2018 at 8:22PM

Just as much as you are a Trump supporter on this issue. YES!!! I think no, I believe Tim Scott did the right thing for the people of North Carolina. America could not afford this man on the Federal bench. This Breaking News is truly GOOD NEWS and I stand behind Tim Scott on this Issue 100%.

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