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originally posted by: sdcigarpig
This is a prime example of where a door, that should never have been opened, was opened and the other side is going to exploit it.
While, yes in 2016, it was a presidential election going on. However, this is very similar in nature, the majority of congress, both the House and the Senate is up for re-election. And the democrats are correct, as the standard was set by McConnell, who exploited, the prior time that this happened.
So now it comes full circle, and all it is going to take is 3 Republican senators to agree and the confirmation will wait until Jan.
originally posted by: Pyle
originally posted by: DanDanDat
originally posted by: sdcigarpig
This is a prime example of where a door, that should never have been opened, was opened and the other side is going to exploit it.
While, yes in 2016, it was a presidential election going on. However, this is very similar in nature, the majority of congress, both the House and the Senate is up for re-election. And the democrats are correct, as the standard was set by McConnell, who exploited, the prior time that this happened.
So now it comes full circle, and all it is going to take is 3 Republican senators to agree and the confirmation will wait until Jan.
Jan ... when a Republican president will nominate a conservative judge?
And be shut down by a senate not controlled by the GOP. Hence McConnell already talking about rushing this thing through.
originally posted by: IAMTAT
Imagine if Hillary had been a better candidate...she'd have been the one to be able to appoint at least two (three? four?) more SC Justices.
originally posted by: DanDanDat
originally posted by: Pyle
originally posted by: DanDanDat
originally posted by: sdcigarpig
This is a prime example of where a door, that should never have been opened, was opened and the other side is going to exploit it.
While, yes in 2016, it was a presidential election going on. However, this is very similar in nature, the majority of congress, both the House and the Senate is up for re-election. And the democrats are correct, as the standard was set by McConnell, who exploited, the prior time that this happened.
So now it comes full circle, and all it is going to take is 3 Republican senators to agree and the confirmation will wait until Jan.
Jan ... when a Republican president will nominate a conservative judge?
And be shut down by a senate not controlled by the GOP. Hence McConnell already talking about rushing this thing through.
For 3 years? We won't have a functioning supreme court for 3 years? That's the plan?
originally posted by: annoyedpharmacist
originally posted by: IAMTAT
Imagine if Hillary had been a better candidate...she'd have been the one to be able to appoint at least two (three? four?) more SC Justices.
This is part of the reason they are so f'ing mad. A chance like this only comes around once in a long while.......they blew it all because it was "her turn"
originally posted by: fiverx313
excuse me, didn't y'all cheer when they, with no legal basis, decided obama didn't get to nominate a justice even tho he had a year left in his term?
at least have the sack to own your hypocrisy.
originally posted by: All Seeing Eye
If it were up to Maxine, yesterday would not be soon enough to impeach Trump. I suppose Schumer hopes the Blue wave will cleans the Congress and Senate of Republicans this November, clearing the way for the Democrats to file impeachment articles. And of course, that vote would push Senate conformation hearings on a new Justice, on hold, till a new president was elected, or, appointed. That was my point.
Phage, really? Really??
originally posted by: MemoryShock
originally posted by: DanDanDat
For 3 years? We won't have a functioning supreme court for 3 years? That's the plan?
It won't be socially functional for the people ever again...what's three years?
originally posted by: TheRedneck
OK, fair is fair. I don't have a problem with them waiting until after the midterm.
TheRedneck
originally posted by: TheRedneck
a reply to: Phage
Actually... the President does get to make direct temporary appointments when the Senate is in recess... not sure if that would cover a Justice? If the Senate refuses to approve anyone?
I'm actually not sure, this is more of a question than a statement.
TheRedneck
originally posted by: DanDanDat
originally posted by: Pyle
originally posted by: DanDanDat
originally posted by: sdcigarpig
This is a prime example of where a door, that should never have been opened, was opened and the other side is going to exploit it.
While, yes in 2016, it was a presidential election going on. However, this is very similar in nature, the majority of congress, both the House and the Senate is up for re-election. And the democrats are correct, as the standard was set by McConnell, who exploited, the prior time that this happened.
So now it comes full circle, and all it is going to take is 3 Republican senators to agree and the confirmation will wait until Jan.
Jan ... when a Republican president will nominate a conservative judge?
And be shut down by a senate not controlled by the GOP. Hence McConnell already talking about rushing this thing through.
For 3 years? We won't have a functioning supreme court for 3 years? That's the plan?