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4. He can't block somebody by himself.

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 06:31 PM

Apr 30

The best he can do is delay it a bit. At least 3 more Republicans would have to vote no in addition to tillis to totally block someone.

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Thom Tillis Isn't Done Blocking Trump's Nominees [View all] applegrove Apr 30 OP

I think he's trying to salvage his Republican Party bucolic_frolic Apr 30 #1

Throw Tillis an anchor RetiredParatrooper Apr 30 #6

It's nice that he's doing that, but...... LogDog75 Apr 30 #2

He must be retiring. Fil1957 Apr 30 #3

He can't block somebody by himself. Wiz Imp Apr 30 #4

Okay, who gave Tillis his balls back? Ray Bruns Apr 30 #5

Has he seen the light? Figarosmom Apr 30 #7