Republican Senator John Kennedy's Party Switch Sparks Controversy During Judiciary Committee Hearing
TL;DR
Republican Senator John Kennedy repeatedly accused President Biden's judicial nominee, Melissa DuBose, of being a Marxist, despite her denial. When reminded that he used to be a Democrat, Kennedy became furious and insisted he had never been a Marxist. This incident reflects a pattern of baseless accusations by Republicans against Democratic nominees, suggesting they have Marxist leanings.
Topics:nationpolitics#democratic-party#joe-biden#john-kennedy#marxism#politics#senate-judiciary-committee
- GOP Sen. John Kennedy Freaks Out When Reminded He Used To Be A Democrat HuffPost
- “Are You Still a Marxist?”: Republican Senator Goes Full McCarthy The New Republic
- U.S. Senate Judiciary grills judge nominee DuBose in hearing The Providence Journal
- Judge Melissa R. DuBose faces partisan questioning at confirmation hearing before Senate Judiciary Committee The Boston Globe
- Rhode Island Federal Court Nominee Judge DeBose to appear before Senate committee Turn to 10
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