Scott Tanks Controversial Judicial Nomination

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) said he will oppose the nomination of Thomas Farr to the federal bench, assuring the controversial pick will not be confirmed, the Columbia State reports.

“In a brief statement explaining his decision, Scott cited a 1991 Department of Justice memo that was leaked just this week, days before the Senate was set to vote on Farr’s confirmation. It detailed Farr’s involvement in “ballot security” activities by the 1984 and 1990 campaigns of then-Sen. Jesse Helms (R-NC).