White House set to withdraw controversial judicial nomination after Delaney’s death.

Biden Circuit Court Nominee Michael Delaney’s Nomination Pulled

The confirmation fight for Michael Delaney’s nomination to the First Circuit Court of Appeals has come to an end as the White House is expected to pull his nomination. This news, first reported by Politico, follows the failure of Democrats to vote on his nomination during Thursday’s Judiciary Committee meeting.

Concerns Over Delaney’s Conduct

Democrats on the committee were reportedly concerned over Delaney’s conduct during a civil case involving a 15-year-old sexual assault victim, Chessy Prout. Delaney represented the prestigious St. Paul’s prep school and motioned to strip Prout of her anonymity. Prout and her parents, who have spoken out against Delaney’s nomination since January, were in attendance at the Thursday Judiciary Committee hearing.

This failure to secure enough Democratic votes is a significant setback for the White House’s goal of confirming more judges than former President Donald Trump. Activist groups also came out against Delaney’s nomination due to his conduct in the Prout case and his work with a free-market think tank.

Omission on Senate Questionnaire

Earlier this month, the Washington Free Beacon reported on Delaney’s decision to omit his role as attorney general during New Hampshire’s largest Ponzi scheme on a Senate questionnaire. A report issued by his office concluded that Delaney oversaw a systemic “failure to detect and protect against the fraud inflicted on its citizens.”

Conclusion

The withdrawal of Delaney’s nomination marks a significant moment in President Biden’s term, as he has only pulled one other judicial nominee since taking office. This decision highlights the importance of conduct and transparency in the nomination process and serves as a reminder of the power of activist groups in shaping political outcomes.

• Delaney’s nomination has been pulled by the White House
• Democrats did not vote on his nomination during Thursday’s Judiciary Committee meeting
• Concerns over Delaney’s conduct during a civil case involving a sexual assault victim were raised
• Activist groups came out against Delaney’s nomination due to his conduct in the Prout case and his work with a free-market think tank
• Delaney omitted his role as attorney general during New Hampshire’s largest Ponzi scheme on a Senate questionnaire

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