" 'The obstructionists on the left side of the Senate have blocked this nomination and others far too long,' said Jan LaRue, CWA's Chief Counsel. 'President Bush nominated Kavanaugh in 2003 and again last January. The need for another hearing on this highly qualified nominee is the result of the poisoned politics that caused his nomination to die in the first place.'

" 'While it's good to move on Kavanaugh's nomination, what about the others that need votes and hearings? Terry Boyle's nomination to the 4th Circuit has been in limbo for nearly five years. Last week Frist said he would move that nomination with Kavanaugh's. This week, it's just Kavanaugh. We want movement but in the right direction,' LaRue added."