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originally posted by: sdcigarpig
If this happens before the November election, expect a fight in the Senate, no holds bar that is going to happen where the Democrats are going to pull what McConnell pulled in the last year of the Obama Presidency. It is going to be nasty, and very political, and one that is not going to go well for anyone.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
The danger of stacking the court with people who lean one way is that it lends itself to the possibility that it will lean the other way in the future.
Which is why I've always wanted term limits on Supreme Court and Congress.
I've also always wanted a unicorn named Jeffery.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: sdcigarpig
McConnell changed the filibuster requirement for scotus justice confirmation on the heels of Democrats removing the filibuster option for all other court judges.
As I have said before if you are going to take an action that essentially removes the voice of the other party dont be surprised if you find yourself on the other side of that choice down the road.
This applies to both parties and Republicans should remember that.
originally posted by: muzzleflash
We need term limits on SC justices.
Them being able to sit up there for this long has allowed them to screw this country up.
They have way too much power and we need to amend the Constitution to begin limiting it. Allowing certain individuals to wield this much influence for such long duration (decades in many cases) is dangerous.
The entire system needs significant restructuring but term limits on these folks is a good start.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: sdcigarpig
McConnell changed the filibuster requirement for scotus justice confirmation on the heels of Democrats removing the filibuster option for all other court judges.
As I have said before if you are going to take an action that essentially removes the voice of the other party dont be surprised if you find yourself on the other side of that choice down the road.
This applies to both parties and Republicans should remember that.
His retirement is scheduled for the end of July
originally posted by: RalagaNarHallas
wonder it Thomas will retire before midterms? that could shift the court to 6-3 (rep-dem)
originally posted by: dragonridr
As it is now they dont have to be concerned in what people think only what they believe to be correct.
originally posted by: RalagaNarHallas
wonder it Thomas will retire before midterms? that could shift the court to 6-3 (rep-dem)
originally posted by: RalagaNarHallas
wonder it Thomas will retire before midterms? that could shift the court to 6-3 (rep-dem)
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: RalagaNarHallas
wonder it Thomas will retire before midterms? that could shift the court to 6-3 (rep-dem)
No, it could make the court a firm 5-4.
Kennedy sided with the 4 liberals on the court a few times - e.g. gay marriage - but also with conservatives - e.g. travel ban recently.
A conservative judge replacement could help undo a lot of damage done by liberals.
originally posted by: Aazadan
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: RalagaNarHallas
wonder it Thomas will retire before midterms? that could shift the court to 6-3 (rep-dem)
No, it could make the court a firm 5-4.
Kennedy sided with the 4 liberals on the court a few times - e.g. gay marriage - but also with conservatives - e.g. travel ban recently.
A conservative judge replacement could help undo a lot of damage done by liberals.
Kennedy was conservative in everything except civil rights.
originally posted by: face23785
I might have to watch Maddow tonight. The panic is so entertaining.
If you think it's bad now, just imagine if one of the liberal justices retires or dies.
originally posted by: Aazadan
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: RalagaNarHallas
wonder it Thomas will retire before midterms? that could shift the court to 6-3 (rep-dem)
No, it could make the court a firm 5-4.
Kennedy sided with the 4 liberals on the court a few times - e.g. gay marriage - but also with conservatives - e.g. travel ban recently.
A conservative judge replacement could help undo a lot of damage done by liberals.
Kennedy was conservative in everything except civil rights.