Republicans Revolt: Urge Trump To Withdraw Puzder Nomination Over “Undocumented Worker”
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Feb 15, 2017
Following Betsy DeVos’ narrow confirmation, it seems Andrew Puzder may not be so lucky.
The President’s pick for labor secretary faces a Republican revolt as CNN reports a number of top Senate Republicans have urged Trump to withdraw the Carl’s Jr. CEO’s nomination.
Top Senate Republicans have urged the White House to withdraw the Andrew Puzder nomination for labor secretary, a senior GOP source said, adding there are four firm Republican no votes and possibly up to 12.
Puzder needs at least 50 votes to pass with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Mike Pence, and Republicans only hold control of 52 seats.
Puzder, the CEO of the company that owns the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. fast food chains, has faced fierce opposition mostly from Democrats in part related to his position on labor issues as well as the fact that he employed an undocumented housekeeper.
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