Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D. IL) in support of Governor Maggie Hassan’s (D. NH) U.S. Senate campaign:
It seems the Republican plan to block Chief Judge Merrick Garland from the Supreme Court is starting to crack.
Yesterday, we learned that more than a quarter of my GOP colleagues are breaking from Mitch McConnell’s hard line and are willing to meet with President Obama’s highly qualified nominee. Even more are beginning to rethink this political stunt. Some are even considering doing their jobs and pushing for a vote — how novel!
But far too many Senate Republicans are still refusing to consider a fair and speedy confirmation process for Chief Judge Garland. This is unacceptable and highlights, to me, why Democrats must retake the Senate in November. Not just to ensure a functioning Supreme Court, but to bring a sense of responsibility and duty back to Washington.
If Democrats have any chance of retaking the Senate, we have to elect Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire. Make a contribution of $3 to help us raise $5,000 for her campaign.
Maggie is exactly the kind of leader we need to end the Republican obstructionism of judicial nominees. Throughout her career in public service, she has been a dedicated problem solver — working across the aisle to help working Americans succeed. She has taken on corporate special interests and is focused on doing what is right for families and small business owners.
I know Maggie Hassan will be a valued member of the Democratic caucus who will stand with us when the going gets tough. But first we need to have her back in this election.
Can we count on you to make a contribution to her campaign before tomorrow’s critical FEC fundraising deadline? If so, please give $3, or whatever you can afford today, right here.
Best wishes,
Dick Durbin
U.S. Senator
Click here to donate to Hassan’s campaign.