1. A precedent for the exclusive use of partisan politics when determining whether a nominee to the
Supreme Court should be confirmed.
2. An excuse for those who wish to ignore their responsibilities without facing
consequences.
Established by Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, when as Chair of the Judiciary Committee led the unprecedented obstruction of a nominee to the
Supreme Court.
Senators referenced the Grassley rule as justification to oppose the President's nomination to the
Supreme Court.
Mom: Timmy, did you do your homework?
Timmy (
playing video games): Nah
Mom: Did you take out the trash?
Timmy (still
playing games): Nah Mom
Mom: Why not?
Timmy (shrugs): Grassley Rule