Former Sen. Jon Kyl to guide President Trump's Supreme Court nominee as "Sherpa"

[Judi Lynn]

Source: CBS/AP

CBS/AP July 9, 2018, 3:36 PM

Former Sen. Jon Kyl will guide President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee through the Senate confirmation process.

White House spokesman Raj Shah said in a statement that Kyl "has agreed to serve as the Sherpa for the President's nominee to the Supreme Court." Kyl, a former member of Republican leadership, was Senator for Arizona for 18 years from 1995 to 2013. He served on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the confirmations of 4 of the last 5 justices who have joined the Supreme Court

He works for Washington-based lobbying firm Covington & Burling. Sherpas to the nominee will act as a guide during the confirmation process -- helping to set up meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and preparing for the eventual confirmation hearing.

The White House hopes Kyl's close ties to Senate Republicans will help smooth the path for Mr. Trump's eventual selection to win confirmation. Mr. Trump is set to announce his pick for the vacancy left by retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy at 9 p.m. Monday.


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[pangaia]

1. No real sherpa would have anything to do with these fucking people.

[madaboutharry]

2. I thought the same.

How did that word get usurped?

[Freethinker65]

3. Let me guess, the Sherpa will guide the nominee away from Democrats that do not matter

Those Democratic Senators will be essentially locked out of any one on one discussions with the nominee so that any questions or criticisms they might have can not be directly addressed by the nominee.
Then Trump can Tweet about how unfair it is for Democrats that have never even interviewed the nominee to give their opinion. That talking point will be parroted by the GOP and media and the nominee will be confirmed.

[mountain grammy]

4. Oh give me a fucking break..

hate all these motherfuckers.

[dchill]

5. I'm pretty sure Sherpa does not mean lying asshole...

So - they're using the wrong word.

[at140]

6. Forget Kavanaugh, focus on voting in November election

Repugs have the votes and will railroad Kavanaugh through and ignore any facts. They have majority right now, and the best thing we can do is work hard to get the majority back in Dem hands.