Senate Confirms Civil Rights Advocate Vanita Gupta To No. 3 DOJ Role | Talking Points Memo

The Senate made history Wednesday by confirming Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general, making her the first woman of color to be confirmed to the no. 3 role at the Justice Department.


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Excellent!

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Once again the same GOP Senators (and party) who loved the racist Jeff Sessions and the corrupt Wm. Barr prove that they hate those fighting to make the Constitution work for all Americans. Sad!

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A very important milestone.

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Exciting news, congrats to Ms. Gupta!

Now for something completely different!

Feds indict alleged drug kingpin linked to cocaine submarine, Grosse Pointe Park man

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Somewhat off-topic, but revealing, is Sen. Murkowski’s expressed concern over victimized Native American women in her state.

Given attacks by Republicans over her impeachment vote, Murkowski will increasingly de-nationalize her 2022 reelection bid and attempt to bear hug Alaskan Native Americans to offset possible declining support from the GOP base.

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We are moving in the right direction.

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It would not surprise me if Murkowski left the GQP and went Independent.
I disagree with her on 98% of issues, but she does have some principles.

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Meanwhile, purported moderates and “traditionalists” Mitt Romney and Susan Collins voted no, because they suck.

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You left out how very very concerned Susan Collins was

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The Senate made history Wednesday

Not exactly.

It was the Democrats who made history, in a good way, with the help of one Republican.

With that one exception, the Republicans did what they’ve been doing for a while. They did not make history today.

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If she does some decent things for Native Americans, then more power to her!

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In related news 49 Republicans still suck.

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They want to rename the Swamp. $30000 to change the signs. While they are at it, they should rename the sewage projects too.

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Concise and accurate.

I like.

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And of course, that is why the GOP so vehemently objects to their respective appointments. Racial equity and justice are two things the GOP has absolutely no interest in. Just look at how friendly they have become with white supremacists.

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It’s aggravating to me when, in 2021, I keep seeing “first woman,” “first person of color,” “first indigenous person” for a country that’s existed for over 230 years. It’s a real credit to President Biden that he’s taking his campaign promises so seriously and despite being anything but a first himself, seems committed to covering most of the possible firsts in his administration.

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Having fun yet, Mitch, you #MoscowBitch?

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Imagine how aggravating it is for Republicans.

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Good. I am glad Vanita was confirmed. Amazing that the Senate actually did something. Mitch must be missing today.

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