This week, Senator Rubio decided to single-handedly block the nomination of Judge William Thomas to the Southern District of Florida. Why should this matter to you? Because it's just another example of Senator Rubio putting extremist politics ahead of what's best for Floridians, denying a highly qualified nominee from serving on our federal bench.
If confirmed, Judge Thomas would become the first black openly gay man on the federal bench, adding needed diversity to the Southern District. Judge Thomas grew up in a family of 10 children and rose to be regarded as one of the hardest-working, most competent judges on the Miami-Dade criminal court division. His qualifications were endorsed by the American Bar Association and he is supported by the Dade County Police Benevolent Association, the Broward County Police Benevolent Association, and the League of Prosecutors.
Despite all of these qualifications, and the support of President Obama and Senator Nelson, Senator Rubio still will not let Judge Thomas’ nomination go to the Senate floor for a simple yes or no vote.
The question for Senator Rubio is why? It sure looks like politics to me.
The vacancy in the Southern District has sat open for nearly 600 days. During this time, legal cases have backed up, making it harder for Floridians to access their courts. We need hard working, well qualified judges like William Thomas on the bench.
Floridians deserve to have their courts working at full capacity and Judge William Thomas deserves a simple yes or no vote.
Source: http://www.progressflorida.org/
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