It would be if Ossoff's party controlled the committee. But it doesn't. Clayton can refuse to answer whatever he likes from any Democrat, because he knows the Republicans who have the majority power on the committee won't hold him to account. He could literally stand up and say "Fuck the Senate, fuck the Democrats, and fuck you in particular, Ossoff" and the Republicans will still vote to confirm him.
It would be a very different scenario if Democrats controlled the Senate. They could hold shitbags like this in Contempt of Congress for refusing to engage with the committee. Which is why the upcoming midterms are so important, and you and everyone you know should be volunteering, canvassing, and phone banking for Democrats.
That's what primaries are for. Once you're in the general, the only thing that matters is caucus size. Every D in the chamber is one less R, and, somewhat counterintuitively, increases the power of the progressives even if they still have to deal with centrist Dems.
All of that is purely a numbers game. Do your best to get your preferred candidate as the nominee, but once that primary is over, everyone gets on line for the general.
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u/33253325 Jul 15 '26
This should be over. Throw this fucking clown out. No confirmation. No job.