Taking my ball & going home. PFFLLLLLT! Are there any adults left in the Republican Party?

"I support Chad Meredith and supported him when he was considered for a different position. I think he would make a good judge," (Senator Rand) Paul told USA TODAY in a written statement. "Unfortunately, instead of communicating and lining up support for him, Senator McConnell chose to cut a secret deal with the White House that fell apart."

As a result, Paul said he did not return Meredith's "blue slip" to the White House, effectively killing the nomination plans.