3 Democrats join Republicans in sinking Biden nominee to lead Labor division

[AZProgressive]

(CNN) Three moderate Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday night in voting against advancing President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division.

Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin and Mark Kelly voted against a procedural vote to advance David Weil's nomination. The final vote count was 47-53, where a simple majority was needed to advance the nomination.

Weil previously served in this role during the Obama administration from 2014 to 2017 and faced criticism from conservative groups for policies he enacted at the time that they argue hurt small businesses, such as pushing to classify independent contractors as employees. Private groups were urging moderate Democrats to vote against Weil's nomination.

"As she promised Arizonans, Kyrsten evaluates all nominees based on three criteria: whether or not they are professionally qualified, believe in the missions of their agencies, and can be trusted to faithfully execute and uphold the law," the spokesperson said. "Upon reviewing Mr. Weil's nomination, she has concerns with his ability to faithfully execute and uphold the law."

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/03/31/politics/sinema-manchin-kelly-democratic-senators-republicans-david-weil/index.html

[RussBLib]

1. that's not going to help your reelection, Kelly

I was recently thinking that Kelly has been VERY quiet, except for his appeals for money, and THIS is the first thing I hear.

[raccoon]

2. Manchin is not a democrat. He's a Dipshit.

Edit: ok he’s a Dino.

[mahina]

3. Sinema is a liar.

That is all

[pecosbob]

4. A bit disappointed in Kelly

[czarjak]

5. As long as Dipshits go along with the just say NO party we're screwed.

[qazplm135]

6. Kelly was with us on the big stuff

so if he needs one thing to separate this is pretty minor.

The other two do nothing but separate.

[NoRethugFriends]

7. His wife was a yellow dog Dem before she was shot.

No reason to expect him to be better.

[FarPoint]

8. You really need to work

On your people skills!

[NoRethugFriends]

9. Pardon me.

You could read all about it. Do you know what a yellow dog Democrat is.
I was not in favor of her getting shot.
But it explains him better.
And you need to work on your research skills.

[FarPoint]

12. Yes, I know exactly what a yellow dog Democrat is...

Your tone with Gabbe is obnoxious, disrespectful and careless....I suggest you work on that...

[NoRethugFriends]

16. My mistake. Meant blue dog

[UTUSN]

11. Huh? - a yellow dog Dem is somebody who votes Dem even if the candidate is a yellow dog - totally

loyal Dem, nothing negative.

Do you mean "Blue Dog" Dem, a conservative/Moderate Dem, which carries negative conotations with us Yellow Dogs? Gabby and spouse are well thought of in these parts.

[FarPoint]

13. Ditto!

[qazplm135]

14. weird thing to say

what's his wife have to do with him. Any Dem in AZ is going to have to operate moderately.

[sakabatou]

10. *headdesk*

[SunImp]

15. And some Duers were kissing Manchin's ass the other day for supporting KBJ