The White House is mounting an “offensive” communications strategy ahead of Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s upcoming Senate confirmation fight, with aides describing an aggressive plan for “knife fighters” to “fiercely” defend the nominee ahead of what’s expected to be a heated battle on Capitol Hill.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel weighs in on Democrats' plan to delay the Supreme Court confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett. upcoming Senate confirmation fight, with aides describing an aggressive plan for “knife fighters” to “fiercely” defend the nominee ahead of what’s expected to be a heated battle on Capitol Hill.
Senior officials argued the team is “uniquely equipped” for the mission: The White House communications team will consist of White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who is a graduate of Harvard Law School and will take on the role of “lead spokesperson.
“So we’re mounting an offensive strategy on her behalf because she is such an incredible and inspiring nominee,” the official continued. “We’ll be defending her fiercely every day.” “He knows exactly the senators we’ll need to win over, and the issues that matter to them,” one senior White House official told Fox News. “He knows which senators to target that could bring over votes for her, and will help her to remain independent and speak to her own judicial record to win those key votes. He’s a Capitol Hill strategist.”“He’ll know ways to navigate those without telegraphing too much to get through the confirmation,” another official told Fox News.
“We understand we’re operating on an abbreviated timeline, but we’re embracing that,” an official told Fox News. Senate Democrats are likely to seek to impede the confirmation as much as possible. They have objected to a confirmation so close to the election, citing McConnell’s refusal to consider President Barack Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland in 2016.as the White House and the Senate are not held by opposing parties.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Trump officially names Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court nominee at White HouseThe president announced Saturday that he had chosen the federal appeals court judge to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died eight days ago.
Weiterlesen »
Amy Coney Barrett, a proven conservative with a compelling personal storyJudge Amy Coney Barrett, a federal appellate judge and Notre Dame law professor, is a proven conservative with a compelling personal story who has long been atop President Trump's Supreme Court short list
Weiterlesen »
Sources: Trump intends to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme CourtPresident Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice, multiple GOP sources say. All sources cautioned that until it is announced by the President, there is always the possibility that Trump makes a last-minute change.
Weiterlesen »
Amy Coney Barrett Railed on Abortion, Health Care RightsAmy Coney Barrett is Donald Trump's pick to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat, according to multiple reports, and judging by Barrett's past comments, her confirmation would squarely put abortion rights and health care on the chopping block.
Weiterlesen »
Trump Set to Announce Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme CourtSeeking to bolster a right-leaning Supreme Court in the weeks before Election Day, President Trump is expected to announce the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative judge with strong Republican support.
Weiterlesen »
In Amy Coney Barrett, conservatives see the Supreme Court champion they've longed forAmy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court, is a hero to many judicial conservatives.
Weiterlesen »