Staff Reports
Senate Republicans have made it abundantly clear that they are ready to put in the extra hours to get President Trump’s nominees confirmed. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, in a bold display of bipartisanship and determination, stated that the GOP is prepared to keep the Senate open not just during regular hours, but also at night, on weekends, and even during recesses. This sounds less like a Senate meeting and more like an all-night diner but for political junkies craving action.
Thune’s recent remarks came on the Senate floor as he pointed a finger at Democrats for inexplicably stalling the confirmation of John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director. In a rather entertaining turn, he noted that Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, seems to be more interested in rehashing the January 6 protests than in fulfilling his duties. It seems that while the GOP wants to get things moving, some Democrats would rather binge-watch history rather than participate in making it.
Imperiling national security is what @thedemocrats do best.
They said no to the easy way… so now we'll do it the hard way.@leaderjohnthune says Republicans are ready to hold the Senate open “nights, weekends, and recesses” to confirm Trump’s nominees. pic.twitter.com/tsMoeYF2Fj
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) January 23, 2025
Polling data indicates that only a mere five percent of Americans consider the January 6 protests as the defining moment of Trump’s presidency. Clearly, the Democrats might be stuck in a time warp, but the rest of the American electorate has moved on. Thune’s patience seems to be wearing thin, and he’s openly expressed a willingness to keep the chamber in session indefinitely just to push Ratcliffe’s nomination through. After all, the Senate should be doing the people’s business, not indulging in a Senate soap opera.
The committee vote for Ratcliffe was overwhelmingly bipartisan, boasting a 14-3 approval. Thune has raised a valid point when he asked why they would waste time when the votes are in favor. He proposed a simple notion: let’s either do this quickly on Tuesday or stretch it out and make it a weekend affair. One can picture senators arguing over whether to order pizza or sushi while debating vital national security appointments.
Senator John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip, added to the comedy by dissecting the Democrats’ arguments for delaying Ratcliffe’s confirmation. Citing a Fox News poll, he pointed out that 78 percent of Americans believe Democrats should collaborate with Trump. This seems to underline a major disconnect between what the public wants and what the Democrats are delivering: more drama at the expense of getting the job done. Barrasso proclaimed that Trump’s nominees are more than qualified — they are ready to tackle everything from rising prices to energy policies that prioritize Americans instead of foreign interests.
Overall, it appears that Republicans are ready to deliver results while Democrats remain embroiled in political theatrics. It’s a classic case of the need for action versus the desire for a prolonged debate, and one side seems eager to get the show on the road. In the eyes of conservatives, it’s about time elected officials focused on driving the nation forward instead of locking horns over minor grievances.
