Just a few weeks ago, Kelly Ayotte doubled down on Republicans’ pledge to obstruct the constitutional process by saying that not only would she oppose hearings or votes on a Supreme Court nominee, but she would not even meet with the nominee. After weeks of polls, showing Granite Staters want the Supreme Court vacancy filled and after news that an ad campaign slamming Ayotte for refusing to do her job will be extended, Ayotte is trying to spin her indefensible position.
But, don’t be fooled by her blatant political spin: Ayotte’s position hasn’t changed at all.
Ayotte is still standing firm with her fellow Republicans in their plan to ignore their constitutional duty by refusing to hold hearings or votes on Judge Garland. Ayotte was clear that she won’t meet with Garland to evaluate his credentials, but rather to explain to his face why she’s putting politics above his nomination. Ouch.
“Kelly Ayotte’s latest comments are just more political spin from someone who is seeing her reelection prospects plummet by the minute,” said Lauren Passalacqua, DSCC National Press Secretary. “Senator Ayotte is still choosing unprecedented constitutional obstruction over the interests of Granite Staters, and voters will turn out in November to elect a Senator who will actually do their job.”
