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The Senate Judiciary Committee reached a deadlock on Judge Jackson's nomination, requiring a full Senate vote to advance. While Republicans like Lindsey Graham criticized her as an "extreme left" jurist, three Republicans—Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins—announced their support. Adam and Mo discuss the theory that Barack Obama is effectively "running the show" behind the scenes of the Biden administration's judicial picks.
Mo explains that the "Pizza Playbook" involves framing political opponents as soft on pedophilia or "grooming" to energize the base for the 2022 midterms. He notes that Lindsey Graham's "no" vote was a strategic move to align with this playbook, while Republicans who voted "yes" are being labeled as "RHINOs." The discussion suggests this "groomer" narrative will be a central theme in upcoming elections.
Marjorie Taylor Greene labeled Republican senators who voted for Jackson as "pro-pedophile," a move the hosts call the "warhead" of the Pizza Playbook. While "The View" criticized Greene's rhetoric, Mo argues she is effectively "calling the herd" and purging "RHINOs" from the party. They speculate whether this "45 Savage" strategy is a coordinated effort to win back the House and Senate by making the "pedophile" tag stick to Democrats.
