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Is the right in a rush to confirm Mike Pomeo?

By Bria Felicien
April 23, 2018

1. Confirm Mike Pompeo to fill the void at State

From USA TODAY: "Though Trump nominee's hawkish views are troubling, they are not sufficient reason to block his confirmation to be secretary of State: Our view."

2. Senate must save itself by confirming Mike Pompeo

From The Hill: "In recent years, one of the bright spots in the legislative branch has been the bipartisan spirit that infuses the work of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee."

3. Confirm Mike Pompeo: President Trump needs a secretary of state
From New York Daily News: "Pompeo would not be our choice to be America's top diplomat, but unlike other patently unqualified Trump Cabinet picks, he is a solid-enough selection who deserves Senate consent."

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