In general, they follow it much less than Democrats did when Trump was president. Democrats should act like Republicans and ignore it.
Democrats need to stop following the blue slip tradition and keep confirming judges. https://t.co/cox8ndWCSd
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) March 22, 2023
Get rid of the blue slip tradition. It’s worthless if only Democrats respect it. There’s no reason to expect Republicans to change their behavior.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) January 25, 2023
Each nominee today received blue slips from their home state senators, including from Indiana Republican Sens. Young and Braun for Judge Matthew Brookman.
— Senate Judiciary Committee (@JudiciaryDems) January 25, 2023
It’s an example worth noting because it shows this process can work – and result in outstanding nominees.
There are close to 40 judicial vacancies in red states that could go unfilled if Senate Democrats do not get rid of blue slips. pic.twitter.com/FVngrYGe8r
— Demand Justice (@WeDemandJustice) February 3, 2023
As noted here, blue slip vetoes aren’t even a consistent custom… It was instituted last century by segregationists. Senate decorum that bolstered slavery in the 19th century or white supremacy in the 20th, we can let go of in the 21st.https://t.co/dLzykWFUaY
— Tony Lowry (@TwainsPatriot) February 7, 2023
Sad! 