Many on the left have been quick to criticize President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Military leaders asked about using heat ray on protesters outside White House: report Powell warns failure to reach COVID-19 deal could 'scar and damage' economy MORE for virtually everything. We can all debate some of his antics at times, but as president-elect, he has met with business leaders to encourage pro job creation and investment on American soil for American workers.

His advocacy has saved jobs at Carrier and encouraged American companies such as Ford and Fiat Chrysler to reinvest in America versus overseas, adding new jobs and opportunities. His continued conversations with business leaders across the spectrum should give us all great hope about what is ahead as he seeks to restore jobs and economic confidence.

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Job creation is just one of the many critical areas the president-elect will have to focus on. He will also be responsible for keeping America safe and as we still combat terrorism around the globe, defeating Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) remains a top agenda as well as dealing with rogue regimes such as North Korea and Iran. The job ahead of the president-elect will be an uphill climb as he embarks on his journey to Make America Great Again.

The President-elect has also discussed improving our inner cities and improving America’s infrastructure, which is in grave need of improvement. However, none of these core issues can be tackled without competent cabinet members to lead the various agencies that are at the forefront of many of these issues.

With confirmations starting this week, it’s important that Democrats give a fair hearing to each of the nominees because they are all uniquely qualified for to lead the various agencies they were nominated to. The nominees have spent days and weeks completing daunting financial, travel, and previous work disclosures to meet ethics requirements, and despite their good faith efforts, Democrats are attempting to find anything to upend anyone of the nominees to embarrass the President-elect.

However, Democrats have no one to blame, but themselves for their lack of influence over hearing scheduling. In 2009 the Republican minority could prevent a vote as 60 votes were needed to close off the discussion, but Democrats changed the rule to benefit the nominees of President Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaGOP senator blocks Schumer resolution aimed at Biden probe as tensions run high D-Day for Trump: September 29 Obama says making a voting plan is part of 'how to quarantine successfully' MORE’s appointments. However, since the tides have changed and are no longer in their favor, they are kicking and screaming about how everything is moving too swiftly, but it was their very party that changed the rules so that they could swiftly vote and confirm nominees of President Obama

It is this hypocrisy that has angered so many Americans inside the bubble, and it alludes to how out of touch Democrats are to the mood of the people and the mandate that has been given to Republicans and President-elect Trump. Delaying any of the nominees purely for political gain is a strategy that could backfire on Democrats if they don’t tread lightly, which is why they should work to confirm the nominees expeditiously so that the President-elect can hit the ground running.

There comes a point in time where you have to put politics aside, and this is such a moment. Each cabinet member plays a vital role in assisting the President-elect and delaying them cripples the president-elect, which only harms the American people. Democrats are putting their self-interest above the country's interest, which is a shame.

Democrats should give an up or down vote on each of the nominees so that the president-elect can start the presidency with his team of choice in place.

Armstrong Williams is the manager and sole owner of Howard Stirk Holdings I & II Broadcast Television Stations and the 2016 Multicultural Media Broadcast Owner of the year. Listen to Williams on Sirius XM126 Urban View nightly 6:00-8:00pm EST. Follow Williams on Twitter @arightside.

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