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When President Obama renominated Wynn, Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) and Burr supported the decision. Although Wynn cleared the Judiciary Committee, a vote on his confirmation has not been scheduled because, despite his public support for Wynn, Burr placed a hold on Wynn's nomination. When asked for comment by the press, Burr duplicitously said he that he "applauds Sen. Hagan for her ongoing efforts to encourage Majority Leader Reid to schedule their nominations for votes on the Senate floor."
Elaine Marshall (D-NC): Following His 'Mentor' Jesse Helms, Burr (R-NC) Continuing Secret Holds On Minority Judges-----VIDEO
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Indeed, as Marshall contends, Burr ran for Senate in 2004 with Helms' blessing. "North Carolina needs him in the United States Senate. The country needs him. And the president needs him—and he told me so," Helms said of Burr when he made his official endorsement.
Jesse Helms the worst the South could offer.
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