In June of 2021, Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson recommended the name of Judge William Pocan to the White House for filling the vacant federal seat for the Wisconsin East District. William Pocan is the brother of U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, and like his brother, is openly gay.
Pocan was to have his confirmation hearing on Monday. Baldwin had already submitted her "blue slip," indicating that she was still recommending Pocan for the position. But late Tuesday, RoJo threw a monkey wrench into the works, without warning, and indicated that he no longer supported Pocan. Instead of offering a rationale, he only offered excuses and obfuscations:
Johnson said in a statement he has been "hearing concerns from the Green Bay legal community that they needed a judge who is locally based and actively involved in their community. That is not the case with Judge Pocan."
In the unusually worded statement, Johnson then pivoted and said: "In addition, the tragedy in Waukesha never should have happened."
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"I cannot support someone for a lifetime appointment that has granted low bail for someone charged with violent felonies," Johnson said. "That is not in the best interest of Wisconsinites nor Americans. I look forward to working with President Biden on selecting a suitable nominee.”
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