Staff Reports
Senator Marsha Blackburn is not one to shy away from pointing out the obvious, and her recent remarks regarding the delay in confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet are no exception. She recently took to Breitbart News Daily to shed light on the continued antics of the so-called “swamp.” According to Blackburn, the delays are nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt by Democrats to throw a wrench in the works and make life difficult for the new administration.
Doug Collins, a solid choice for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, had his confirmation hearing scheduled, but it got postponed due to some bureaucratic snags involving FBI paperwork. This ignited the latest round of Democratic worry-wart headlines hinting at a failed background check. Yet, Blackburn set the record straight, attributing the delay to a complete non-issue: the Office of Government Ethics apparently decided it needed a three-day snow day. How quaint.
Blackburn’s assessment of this bureaucratic mess frames it as sheer obstructionism. Instead of getting down to business, it looks like Democrats are playing a game of “let’s see how much we can slow things down.” She expressed frustration that such antics could derail the smooth transition of power, calling for a more proactive approach where hearings should proceed regardless of the “missing” paperwork.
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The senator acknowledged that Democrats enjoy dragging their feet—she estimates they could push confirmations back by a week or so. In her eyes, that’s more than enough time for the party of “no” to attempt to disrupt progress. Her take is clear: Congress needs to move forward with these hearings and stop pandering to bureaucratic excuses, especially when it impacts the appointment of key personnel who will be tasked with tending to essential services for Americans.
Blackburn championed the notion that these nominations are legitimate selections, and it is Congress’s responsibility to provide advice and consent without being bogged down by needless delays. The message is straightforward: the Democrats need to cease their childish antics and allow the new administration to get to work for the American people. It’s high time Washington cut the fluff and got back to serving the country, rather than playing political games.
