Sen. Feinstein's Absence Creates Impasse Over Judicial Nominees

• Sen. Feinstein's extended medical absence has left the Senate Judiciary Committee potentially deadlocked, threatening to stall President Biden's judicial nominees.
• Feinstein's absence means Democrats lack the votes to advance nominees without Republican support, and some of Biden's picks have no bipartisan backing.
• Feinstein's request for a temporary replacement was rejected by Republicans,adding to the conflict diminishing the Senate's deliberative traditions.
• Some Democrats and a majority of Americans believe Feinstein should resign due to her absence and reported memory issues, though others argue this holds her to an unfair standard due to her gender.
• The White House and Senate Democrats are urging patience with Feinstein's absence, though it puts Biden's agenda and priorities like reproductive rights in jeopardy.

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