Can Democrats stop Trump from filling Justice Kennedy seat ?
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BDinPutnam
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Nope. No they cannot.
Catskillkid
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Nuclear option is a thing now. Good for us at the moment (and probably overall in the long run). If we get another Democrat in office though the tides will have turned and there's nothing we can do about it. Still, at this stage in history, I think it's a good think we can force the nominees through with a simple majority.
Saltwater60
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Even Chuck Todd says the demorats can’t stop it.
kev74
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No. They can't.
The leftists aren't good at getting stuff done. They had the Executive and Legislative branches and couldn't touch immigration, gun banning, or any other programs that they say they care about. They tried to "improve" healthcare, but the lib mantra of "we've got to do something" instead of doing the right thing means they wound up trashing healthcare in this country - but they did it with positive press coverage.
Choo choooo!!! The Trump Train is coming through! Get out of the way or get hurt!
The leftists aren't good at getting stuff done. They had the Executive and Legislative branches and couldn't touch immigration, gun banning, or any other programs that they say they care about. They tried to "improve" healthcare, but the lib mantra of "we've got to do something" instead of doing the right thing means they wound up trashing healthcare in this country - but they did it with positive press coverage.
Choo choooo!!! The Trump Train is coming through! Get out of the way or get hurt!
Twogunwilly
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No way, they can just whine about it.
Dr. Evil
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When they are asleep and are dreaming of their liberal utopia yes, yes they can. Then, they wake up to reality. Brought to you by Harry Reid.
kev74
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Harry "lost to a treadmill" Reid.
spat
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Democrats can't do a thing to stop it.
RINOs OTOH, could be a problem.
RINOs OTOH, could be a problem.
masterswimmer
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No they can't do anything.
#1- simple majority. Even with the consummate RINO McCain as a probable turncoat we'll have other tricks up our sleeves. Namely.....
#2- there are dems in the Senate that are in Trump winning territory. This midterm some of those dems are up for re-election. With their constituency being Trump supporters their re-election bid, and subsequent political careers could hinge on how they vote to confirm, or not, Trump's nominee.
We might see more dems vote to confirm than many think.
#1- simple majority. Even with the consummate RINO McCain as a probable turncoat we'll have other tricks up our sleeves. Namely.....
#2- there are dems in the Senate that are in Trump winning territory. This midterm some of those dems are up for re-election. With their constituency being Trump supporters their re-election bid, and subsequent political careers could hinge on how they vote to confirm, or not, Trump's nominee.
We might see more dems vote to confirm than many think.
Saltwater60
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I think zero democrats will vote to confirm. If they vote to confirm Trump the will loose every vote except maybe moderate democrats and a few moderate republicans. I would never vote for a democrat in most cases. I vote for one locally and he’s A rated by the NRA and a descent guy.
masterswimmer
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That's ok. All we've got at this point is opinion. Those senate democrats in red, Trump voting territories will just be committing career suicide. Lets see how it all unfolds.
Blimey
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Nope, and I hope they don't think mitch McConnell was serious about the biden rule. The republicans will confirm another Trump SCOTUS, thus reaffirming the vital importance of the last presidential election. Can you imagine what we'd be looking at if Hillary had won?
Once Kennedy is gone we need ginsberg to finally retire, get a third justice in, and then we'll be sorted out for another 10-20 years.
Once Kennedy is gone we need ginsberg to finally retire, get a third justice in, and then we'll be sorted out for another 10-20 years.
Blimey
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Probably true and thankfully it doesn't matter.
The court keeps cranking out 5:4 votes, which is why this is all so crucially important. SCOTUS is just another arm of the nominating party now. Most of the justices are terribly partisan, whether a dem or republican push them through.
Celt
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We need to fill it prior to mid terms, getting it filled will help demoralize the left and some will stay home come elections. Conversely, if this is up for grabs after the election more leftists will come out to vote.
I predict that RINO Susan Collins of Maine will do her best to screw it up, and if she caves, we can probably count on that not dead soon enough to suit me asshole McCain to then try to stop Trump's pick.
It will probably come down to Pence having to cast the tiebreaker. I give us 50/50 odds of confirming Trump's choice.
It will probably come down to Pence having to cast the tiebreaker. I give us 50/50 odds of confirming Trump's choice.
soylentBlue
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I predict that no matter how many Justices Trump manages to get on the Court, as soon as Dems are back in power, they will simply add seats. SCOTUS will go to 11,13,21 Justices - how ever many they need in order to tip the balance back and get their program back on track.
Um, no.
They can try to slow it down, nothing else.
They can try to slow it down, nothing else.
Bob
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There's a decent chance that at least a couple of dems will come on board. There are several dems in states that were carried by Trump that are up for reelection in 2018. They may vote to confirm so as not to seem obstructionist immediately before the midterms.
masterswimmer
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Bob
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And right on schedule she makes the predictable remarks.
Susan Collins: I Won't Support a Supreme Court Nominee Who Has 'Demonstrated Hostility to Roe v. Wade'
The dems can't screw this up but the republicans certainly have it in them to do it themselves.
S
stuck in ny
Guest
Is walking down stairs? Or is he a decent guy?
Robin
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The Republicans can, at least two Senators are not what you might call reliable and a few more Rino's in the mix. Let the 'games' begin.
Robin
Oh, and don't forget the wily maverick, McStain.
Robin
Oh, and don't forget the wily maverick, McStain.
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None of this matters. Whomever Mr Trump nominates, that person WILL be confirmed!
Any gamblers? The only thing that will stop the nomination, will be the person put up for it.
We will have the Court filled by the end of September!
Again, any gamblers?
Any gamblers? The only thing that will stop the nomination, will be the person put up for it.
We will have the Court filled by the end of September!
Again, any gamblers?