Senate Democrats hoped to confirm Hillary Clinton as secretary of state this afternoon, but John Cornyn appears to have succeeded in forcing a one-day delay.

With Cornyn objecting to the unanimous consent motion for a voice vote today, Harry Reid has scheduled a roll call vote for tomorrow.

In a statement, Cornyn says he’s “pleased to have the opportunity to have a full and open debate and an up-or-down vote” on Clinton’s nomination.

"Important questions remain unanswered concerning the Clinton Foundation and its acceptance of donations from foreign entities,” he said. “Transparency transcends partisan politics and the American people deserve to know more. While I look forward to having this open discussion later this week, today I join my colleagues in celebrating the historic Inauguration of our 44th president. It is a monumental achievement in our nation’s history and a cause for pride for all Americans."

They just can't help themselves. What an ass.

Recall some of Cornyn's inspirational words on transcending partisanship in the past:

“If Anyone Thought The Anger And Political Sniping That Infested The Capital During The Campaign Would End After The Election, They Were Flat Wrong. Partisan Attacks In Lieu Of The Facts Have Replaced Ideas, Action And Cooperation.” (Sen. John Cornyn, “Attacks On Rove ‘More Anger And Political Sniping,’” Press Release, 7/13/05

and:

“Sadly, These Attacks Are More Of The Same Kind Of Anger And Lashing Out That Has Become The Substitute For Bipartisan Action And Progress. While Republicans Focus On Accomplishing An Ambitious Agenda For The American People, Some Democrats And Their Allies In The Hyper-Partisan Interest Groups Continue On Their Path Of Smear And Distract.” (Sen. John Cornyn, “Attacks On Rove ‘More Anger And Political Sniping,’” Press Release, 7/13/05)

Oh, and on FoxNews right now they are all screeching about how ungracious Obama was toward Bush in his speech and reminding their audience that progressives are historically racist eugenecists who are promoting a program of class envy.

Smell the bipartisanship.

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