WASHINGTON — Republicans are vowing to pressure President Joe Biden to nominate moderate judicial candidates if the GOP wins back control of the U.S. Senate in midterm elections.
Democrats argue that a Republican-led Senate would block future presidential judicial nominations, period.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in recent interviews that he would force Biden to moderate his picks if the GOP regains control of the Senate — which right now hinges on victories in toss up with races in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Wisconsin.