Deb Haaland’s Coming Nomination Battle

February 19, 2021 – Next Tuesday is Rep. Dep Haaland’s first stop on her journey as President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior. The New Mexico Democrat’s first confirmation hearing takes place Feb. 23 before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, as conservative senators have begun to say they’ll oppose or even try to block her nomination on the grounds that she’s opposed to fracking. The Line opinion panel assesses Haaland’s chances to win the nomination and digs through both the importance and the controversy that mark her selection. 

Host: 
Gene Grant 

The Line Opinion Panel: 
Dede Feldman, former state senator 
Dan Foley, former NM House minority whip 
H. Diane Snyder, former state senator 

For More Information: 
What to Know About Deb Haaland’s Confirmation Hearing – Indian Country Today 
Haaland Set for Hearing – CNN