By a vote of 58-39, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Aaron Christian Peterson to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska. Democrat Senators voting aye: Duckworth, Durbin, Hassan, Kaine, Kelly, Shaheen, and Whitehouse. Senators not voting: Crapo, McConnell, and Murphy.
I used to admire Senator Whitehouse. I don’t know what the hell he’s doing voting for Trump judges.
he wants them to be confirmed, what's not to understand
It’s not as simple as you think. These are the kind of people who think doing something so destructive is building “good will” and they think they will get something in return.
Feb 4, 2026 19:58if he didn't want them to be confirmed he wouldn't have voted to confirm them. if he also thinks that will result in goodwill or whatever somewhere down the line I don't give a shit about that because I'm not a moron
