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i dont understand why they didnt give the cnn guy all that info cause now their gonna help block him from being able to be nominated for that spot. i think that its a good idea ecxept he should havd presented some information to them about the whole rejection.im not at all for canceling theoil and gas leases. i think its good that the white house is over seeing the big picture of wats up

Why doesn't Obama pull a Bush tactic and stunt and wait for Congress to go on recess and appoint David Hayes as Deputy Secretary of Interior. While Congress is out on Memorial Day break or summer recess or when ever their next break is that congress takes.

What comes around, goes around, what is fair play for one is fair play for another. In other words, "what is good for the goose is fair for the gander or something like.

That will fix their wagon, and fry their goose all at the same time with the “party of no”.

The Wizard of OZ Rush, the leader of the GOP will have a field day on that one if it ever happened. Along with his side kick Cheney.

Now that would be fun to watch and listen to, as the extreme right goes berserk. LOL!

It clearly shows that to the Republicans this is all just a game and the best interests of the United States and its people do not matter. If it is true that they would block a qualified candidate, just to make a point, because they did not like one of President Obama's policies, then I think they should be ashamed. I find it truly amazing that after 8 yrs, Dick Cheney AND the Republicans on Capitol Hill, have suddenly found their voices. Too bad that everything they say and do is vile and totally counter productive!

This is an absolute travesty to democracy; I don't care what party it is. This is outrageous!

It's about time someone spoke out about the radical Obama administration!

The nomination of Hayes should only be about Hayes. This shows Republicans can only play political games. When will the Republicans get a grip – the MN race is OVER, your guy lost. Hello!

Disgusting. All the republicans do is play games and try to hinder the current elected government. They lost. Get over it and do what you can to help the country move forward. The GOP is hurting themselves and the country. Their actions arent going to make anyone want to vote for them.

how sad.in order the oppostion to feel relevant or political, they vote no.

Mr. Frankin, would you PLEASE get your backside into the senate? I'm looking forward to getting some innovative legislation passed while there's still time.

We definitely need to do something about our Reps in Washington. All we here is idiotic rhetoric. Turning down a nomination of an appointee for a reason, that is basically, revenge. Is ludicrous. Maybe we should vote every incumbent out at next elections. That would wake someone up. What a bunch of kids.

I think it is so amazing how bad Pres Obama wants to prove to the world that Pres Bush was wrong by raking up some of the rough decisions Bush made, and yet, when you try to find out about Obama’s past choices – it has very conveniently disappeared off the web.
Because I was observing that Obama was being groomed to be our next president, I was following the legitimate newspapers articles written about Obama for a few years. But then, some time befor he became president, a lot of the things I had been reading on the web about him in the Chicago papers disappeared off the web (especially those articles that showed he was not so nice) . Transparency? – More like invisibility…

An X Chicagoan

The GOP siding with the oil companies yet again? Say it isn't so!

How absurd is this? Admitedly blocking a qualified candidate because of an on-going "fight" that has nothing whatsoever to do with the job or his qualifications to do the job - nonsense! The Party of No is alive and well. How long will we continue being stupid enough to keep sending these same jerks back to Congress? Is this true representation of the American people?

There seems to be no limit to how petty the Senate Republicans can be...much like a spoiled child stamping his foot when he doesn't get his own way. Elections have consequences. Have they not learned that yet?

Wasn't Bush's Dept of Interior Secretary Thornkemp in charge when his staff was literally sleeping with the oil company's staff they were supposed to be regulating?? And wasn't this shill also the one that paid over a $1/4 million dollars to refurbish his personal bathroom at the Interior Dept?........I guess its just "different" when you're a republican.....

LOL LOL LOL Republican politicians strike again, not because they have a problem with the candidate, but because they are trying to make a point. Great job GOP, point made, you are a party doing every thing you can to disrupt government instead of doing your jobs. This kind of inaction is one of the reasons I left the Republican party, and one of the reasons I will probably not be back (unless you let Ron Paul run things)

It would be my guess that the American public is keeping a careful tally of the times when Congresspeople and Senators, of any party, engage in blocking progress for reasons that are not directly related to the issue at hand. If they can show just cause for why an issue is being held up, then by all means do so, and do it quickly. Please, we are TIRED of the petty power plays!

Republican objections to Hayes appear to have little to do with him or his qualifications, and more to do with an Obama administration policy. Republicans will vote in lockstep to block Hayes’ nomination, and therefore, it will fail

Now this is the party that says they need a new image, right? So they are not going to hire this guy because why? So where is that " maverick " John McCain to fix this travesty?

It's "not about Hayes". It's about the Republicans being the most petty and childish leaders I have seen in many years. A bunch of whiny prima donnas who will hold their breath until they get what they want.

Fine. But this stuff will be remembered in 2010.

Politics as usual. The republicans will be seen for who they are.

Is bennet up for election next year? We should get rid of him. He seems to be only keen on obstruction.

True bipartisanship at work

So, the Dema are so convinced that their way is the only way, and the Republicans should stop being an opposition party and become the DNC's lap dogs, for the good of the country? Really?

Have they forgotten eight years of fighting Bush at every turn?

What is the matter with this guy? He paid his taxes and isn't a crook?

Could this be a tax issue or is there something more???Stay tuned!!

I don't see how blocking this nominee achieves anything. The Republicans aren’t just the party of NO, they are also the party of WAAAHHHH!!! In this case these leases should never have been granted. They will hurt tourism in these areas.

..., then do a recess appointment!

If any liberal honestly believes that the obama administration is NOT honoring oil&gas lease contracts in Utah for political positioning and outright hatred for republicans in Utah...you are very naive (which only provides an explanation for the great Novemeber Mistake).

..., and it illustrates the party of NO!

It's hard to believe that Lincoln was a republican with pictures being released of US service personel in a bad light. The best answer for that is don't stand in the light, is this really about the servicemen doing there duty or about the commander-in chief that condoned this behavior. How can we talk about the freedom of some but not for all we don't like our enimies to torture but it's ok for us to do it. Just realize most countries in the world do not like us, just send money and stay home.

Yeah, this is really going to help your cause, Republicans. 21% and dropping...

Why do Republicans hate the country so much?

"Republican objections to Hayes appear to have little to do with him or his qualifications, and more to do with an Obama administration policy." This is why the American People will continue to reject the Republicans! the party of NO

I can only hope the public is watching this. Especially since Bennett's own spokesperson is saying it's not about the candidate but about policy. Do you all hear that...EVEN IF THE CANDIDATE IS QUALIFIED, HE WILL BE BLOCKED BECAUSE HIS POLICIES DO NOT AGREE WITH THE SENATOR'S. I hope this makes is crystal clear to anyone still doubting that this is the party of "no".

Reid's spokesman, Manley, believes that anyone Obama nominates should be confirmed, no questions asked. Hmm, sounds like a dictatorship philosopy to me, not the true American checks and balance system.

So they even admit it's just about politics? That's really not going to get the GOP back on track to be a leading party. If a man is qualified for a job, he should just get it. The GOP is making the same mistakes as the democrats did starting in 2002, picking all the wrong fights, becoming less relevant as a party seen as nothing but obstructionists. And just like the democrats of those years, they make zero effort to come up with viable alternatives. This is just going to delay any comeback by the republicans for more years!