Garland, Tanden and the application of double standards by GOP lawmakers

[DonViejo]

By Dan Balz
Feb. 23, 2021 at 12:44 p.m. EST

Hypocrisy has never been in short supply in Washington, or politics in general for that matter. The application of double standards is time honored if not necessarily to be admired. So it is not a surprise to see the phenomenon on display in the confirmation process of two of President Biden’s nominees.

One nominee, Judge Merrick Garland, is sailing toward confirmation as the next attorney general. Another, Neera Tanden, is on the defensive as the nominee to become director of the Office of Management and Budget. What they share at this moment is the capacity of Republicans for compartmentalization and deliberate memory loss.

Garland was greeted warmly on Monday by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. During a day of testimony, various Republicans heaped praise on him and predicted he would have no trouble winning support, including theirs, to take over a troubled Justice Department at a time of great challenge.

Garland took on all manner of questions — friendly, pointed, philosophical, specific, general, sneaky. He displayed intellect, temperament, character and, in an exchange about how his grandparents’ fleeing religious persecution and emigrating to America shapes his commitment to give something back to this country, genuine emotion.

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[LizBeth]

1. I will not forget Sanders finger wagging scold of Tanden and Manchins scold of Haaland. I am so done

with that arrogant male scold. I mean, these are not even like issue conversations. They are blatant clear scolds like they are little girls being scolded by dad.

[Irish_Dem]

2. This makes me so mad. Damn men.