"Senate Makes History by Confirming Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General"
As prior Attorney General Eric Holder resigns, Loretta Lynch has been confirmed the new Attorney General. Lynch is the first African-American woman to hold this position. This was only achieved by extensive delay due to GOP. The Republican party has many criticisms against Lynch, mostly focusing on her views on immigration. She was confirmed 56 to 43, in addition to all Democrats 10 republicans gave her their vote. Ted Cruz was the only one to not vote but was one of her harshest critics, declaring her unfit for the job. Senator Claire McCaskill made a comment on GOP's response to Lynch saying "What my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are saying is, it doesn't matter if you're qualified... We have a new test: You must disagree with the president who nominates you" and added that "It is beyond depressing".
This relates to our Government class because it discusses executive positions, political party relations, and is a win for minority and women's advancement in politics. I'm very happy Lynch was elected, I think even if you don't agree with her policies, you'd have to agree that this was important to racial/gender equality. I have high hopes and am looking forward to her time in office.
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