Brownback Puts Diplomat Nomination on Hold

[maddezmom]

By SAM HANANEL, Associated Press Writer
44 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Sen. Sam Brownback (news, bio, voting record) has put a hold on the White House's nomination of a prominent abortion-rights supporter to a diplomatic post.

The Kansas Republican, a strong abortion opponent with presidential aspirations, says he has concerns about Julie Finley's nomination as ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Brownback is chairman of the Helsinki Commission, an independent U.S. government agency that formulates policy on OSCE issues. The Vienna-based organization monitors compliance with human rights and security standards in Europe established by the 1975 Helsinki Accords.

"I have some concerns about Ms. Finley and I would like to have assurances about these issues before I make any final decisions on the nomination moving forward," Brownback said in a statement. "She is a wonderful lady that I have worked with before, but not yet on issues relevant to the OSCE."

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[liberaliraqvet26]

1. brownbeck will never win on a national level

like shes really gonna strengthen roe v wade as a European diplomat. hes just pandering to his nutty base.

[LiviaOlivia]

2. Brownback of Kansas- medieval.

Fuck him and the rest of his flat earth supporters. Put a pointy hat on him, ala pilgrim style, and I bet he'd get hard burning some naked girls at the stake.

[geek tragedy]

3. That's obstructionism! The Republicans should invoke the "constitutional"

option. Oh, wait . . .

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. Yeah that's agood reason to put a nomination on hold

What a freakin' moron

[acmejack]

5. It's called grandstanding

The religious nuts love this jerk. I can't believe he represents the majority of Kansans, wonder when is he up for reelection?

[merwin]

6. What ever happened to the fair up or down vote?

[bluestateguy]

7. This seems like a rather obscure post

Not like being UN Ambassador.

[Erika]

8. I think Fundamentalism is fading fast

and I don't think Ms. Finley will vote Republican again. That party has been hijacked by the religious fanatics. Does Brownback welcome Fred Phelps into his home?

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

10. Frequently... they are best buddies

Brownback is a serious weird-o.

[BillZBubb]

9. Oh the hypocrisy! What about deserving an up or down vote?

These guys are so pathetic. When will the sheeple ever wake up?

[gratuitous]

11. He has concerns and wants more information?

And this is different from what the Democrats are asking about Bolton . . . uh, how exactly? Although clearly the post of ambassador to the United Nations isn't nearly as important or as sensitive as, er, whatever it is that Julie Finley's nominated for.

[Gothmog]

12. Brownback is running for president

This guy is Dodson's favorite candidate. He is dangerous and needs to be watched