Originally posted by bigdeal: Apparently being reported by one news group, Ginsburg's daughter is putting out there that Ruthie's dying wish was not be be replaced by the current president. I'm sure the Dem's are going use that quote for all its worth. From my perspective, Karma's a bitch, isn't it.
Hate to break it to them but she and her daughter have no say in the matter. Apparently the Left now believes that retired or deceased SC justices get to name their own replacement. Um, no.
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September 18, 2020, 10:00 PM
bigdeal
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Originally posted by reloader-1: Did you forget Kavenaugh? Your 4-4 split is already assuming Roberts sides with the liberal justices.
I forgot nothing. If you trust Roberts, that's fine. I don't trust the man on any level given the BS he's pulled over the last hand full of years.
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September 18, 2020, 10:01 PM
Sigolicious
Relevant and worth the watch. Mitch McConnell seems to be the man we need right where he is at!
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September 18, 2020, 10:01 PM
parabellum
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Originally posted by bigdeal:
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Originally posted by reloader-1: Did you forget Kavenaugh? Your 4-4 split is already assuming Roberts sides with the liberal justices.
I forgot nothing. If you trust Roberts, that's fine. I don't trust the man on any level given the BS he's pulled over the last hand full of years.
Enough. Be happy, for God's sake.
September 18, 2020, 10:03 PM
Balzé Halzé
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Originally posted by TigerDore:
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Originally posted by 12131: Very bad game plan.
Yes, we don't need "centrists", they go left at the most inopportune times. We need a rock-ribbed conservative.
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Yeah, we need someone like Ted Nugent at this point, and maybe in ten years he won't turn into someone like that douchebag Roberts at the rate conservative judges are going.
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September 18, 2020, 10:06 PM
flashguy
Regarding whether or not a confirmation should be attemped now, there are 2 (2) significant differences between the situation now and what existed when Garland was nominated:
1. (and this is what McConnell has mentioned) when Garland was nominated there was a Domocrat President and a Republican Senate.
2. (and) when Garland was nominated, the President was not able to be re-elected (Obama was at the end of his 2nd term); that is not the situation this time--it is entirely possible that President Trump can (and will, I think) be re-elected.
flashguy
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September 18, 2020, 10:07 PM
kimber1911
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was confirmed 42 days after she was nominated by President Bill Clinton.
Let’s keep this in mind when the Left starts talking about rushing through the confirmation.
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September 18, 2020, 10:09 PM
Marlin Fan
About time the witch croaked!
September 18, 2020, 10:11 PM
jigray3
What we need is united Senate. not much breathing room. 3 defections and we're in trouble.
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September 18, 2020, 10:11 PM
flashguy
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Originally posted by kimber1911: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was confirmed 42 days after she was nominated by President Bill Clinton.
Let’s keep this in mind when the Left starts talking about rushing through the confirmation.
One of the Justices (forget which one) was confirmed in 19 days.
flashguy
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September 18, 2020, 10:13 PM
Johnny 3eagles
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September 18, 2020, 10:16 PM
reloader-1
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Originally posted by bigdeal:
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Originally posted by reloader-1: Did you forget Kavenaugh? Your 4-4 split is already assuming Roberts sides with the liberal justices.
I forgot nothing. If you trust Roberts, that's fine. I don't trust the man on any level given the BS he's pulled over the last hand full of years.
I don’t think you understand what I’m saying. You wrote that there would be a 4-4 split, assuming Roberts DIDN’T stab us in the back. (Your words).
We have 4 solid, conservative judges. Only IF Roberts stabs us in the back, is it 4-4.
I assume nothing about Roberts, but your statement was incorrect under your assumptions.
September 18, 2020, 10:16 PM
sjtill
Susan Collins was great, admirable, in the Kavanaugh hearings. How nobler still were she to announce her support for any candidate the President nominates, and plan her retirement to the Maine sea coast. Quel beau geste! And she might even win after that, and go down in history.
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September 18, 2020, 10:17 PM
ensigmatic
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Originally posted by DaveL: He should nominate Merrik Garland. He’s centrist enough not to cause problems and the Democrats would have to either push him through with thanks or slit their own throats in hipocracy. Either helps Trump win. Breyer is 82, Thomas is 72, and Alito is 70. That’s 1-2 more seats in the next term so an appointment to the center of RBG and improved re-election chances moves the court further than a right of center appointment and an angry electorate.
Or people are so polarized that none of this will matter to the election and he should swing for the fences. Seems equally likely.
Garland definitely wouldn't be my first pick for an Associate Justice, but I concur with every point above.
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September 18, 2020, 10:18 PM
tiwimon
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Originally posted by flashguy: Regarding whether or not a confirmation should be attemped now, there are 2 (2) significant differences between the situation now and what existed when Garland was nominated:
1. (and this is what McConnell has mentioned) when Garland was nominated there was a Domocrat President and a Republican Senate.
2. (and) when Garland was nominated, the President was not able to be re-elected (Obama was at the end of his 2nd term); that is not the situation this time--it is entirely possible that President Trump can (and will, I think) be re-elected.
flashguy
I also think another point is Trump and Republicans can state given the times we are in, they believe its in best interest to fill this seat for in advance of the election or as soon after as possible to ensure its a full court should they be needed for the election
September 18, 2020, 10:22 PM
Edmond
Best news I’ve heard all day!
I just found out. Great way to end the day and start the weekend.
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September 18, 2020, 10:25 PM
PrinceAliFabulousHe
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Originally posted by DaveL: He should nominate Merrik Garland. He’s centrist enough not to cause problems and the Democrats would have to either push him through with thanks or slit their own throats in hipocracy. Either helps Trump win. Breyer is 82, Thomas is 72, and Alito is 70. That’s 1-2 more seats in the next term so an appointment to the center of RBG and improved re-election chances moves the court further than a right of center appointment and an angry electorate.
Or people are so polarized that none of this will matter to the election and he should swing for the fences. Seems equally likely.
This is a joke right? This is an opportunity to screw the left over for another decade and you want to waste it appointing some left wing judge? Yeah, no thanks.
September 18, 2020, 10:25 PM
DrewR
Now all I need to make this an awesome weekend would be to wake up tomorrow and find out ol' Sleepy had a massive stroke in the early hours of the morning.
Laughing in the face of danger is all well and good until danger laughs back.
September 18, 2020, 10:30 PM
Balzé Halzé
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Originally posted by PrinceAliFabulousHe:
This is a joke right? This is an opportunity to screw the left over for another decade and you want to waste it appointing some left wing judge? Yeah, no thanks.
Exactly right. Centrist my ass. Nominate Ted Nugent!
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