[SoConPubbie]

	"If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures." - Alexander Hamilton "We don't intend to turn the Republican Party over to the traitors in the battle just ended. We will have no more of those candidates who are pledged to the same goals as our opposition and who seek our support. Turning the Party over to the so-called moderates wouldn’t make any sense at all." -- President Ronald Reagan "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice." - Thomas Paine 1792 "It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." - Samuel Adams "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams " Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams

[SoConPubbie]

    CRUZ or LOSE!

[skeeter]

Let the American people decide whether or not they want to be ruled by an interventionist, anti-Constitution progressive supreme court fashioned in Obama’s own image.

[georgiegirl]

This is where he belongs and this is his job, instead of running around the country campaigning for a promotion. Why can’t these guys be happy where God has placed them, where they can really help the country? The promotion will come naturally if they persevere. It’s called “ripening”.

[r_barton]

Stack the Court like Roosevelt wanted to do.
Congress can change the number of justices on the Supreme Court without a Constitutional amendment. They did it several times in the 1800’s. Maybe it’s time they at least doubled the Court to 18. With more members, it wouldn’t be so dependent on one member to tip it this way or that.

[Tallguy]

The GOP leaders in the senate should just have a news conference and calmly say that “since this presidential term in office is so near an end, the current president doesn’t get to make this pick.” Say thank you and take no questions.

[pookie18]

http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/sen-ted-cruz-death-justice-scalia-2016-presidential-36930642

[Spirit of Liberty]

So.....does this mean he'll have to suspend his campaign for President, and actually do his job?

[Jim Noble]

Ted Cruz Plans to Filibuster Any Supreme Court Nominee Made by President Obama

Look at me! Look at MEEEE!

What a stupid ass!

If there is one political act which could speed confirmation of an Obama nominee, this is it.

[equaviator]

Chuck Todd should have begun his intro to MTP by saying, “We are pleased to announce the sudden death of US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia...” because it was all over his face with a sh*t-eating grin that you don’t normally see.

[puppypusher]

If any other Senator said what Cruz stated.I wouldn’t believe it until I saw it.But Cruz says what he means and will do as he says.Thats why he’s my number One pick for President.

I want a fighter.Not some lame chicken like Jeb or Marco.Trump would be like a loose cannon.Firing at everything.Though he’d still be my number two.

[Sacajaweau]

Both Marco and Ted can screw up the seats in the Senate. If the Dems take the Senate....we are soooooo scr****.

Marco has said he won't run again.

Memo to self: Watch what the other hand is doing.

[moehoward]

Oh crap !

If that’s not the kiss of death.
We are screwed.

[Bobby_Taxpayer]

As part of the constitutional repatriation, the selection and appointment of a non-partisan judicial nomination needs to be taken out of the hands of Washignton, DC professional politicians. If the power rests with the states as suggested by the constitution, then a nominee selected by say the majority of the state supreme courts (1 vote per state) and confirmed by a majority of the state legislatures.

[patq]

It’s about time he did something. The good news is he will be able to be in the Senate in person since his campaign should be winding down in a few weeks.

[Tzimisce]

Good luck with that.

There’ll be some “gang of (whatever)” who will stop you...

[chris37]

A GOP filibuster!?

THOSE ALWAYS WERK!

Maybe he should read us Green Eggs and Ham until next February!

[tumblindice]

This is what I like about Cruz. He’s feisty.

[RideForever]

Saw a cartoon depicting Obama gloating over his appointment to SCOTUS on liberal blog.

Hard to do since Obama is no longer licensed to practice law in any state.

[RKBA Democrat]

Good for Teddy. He’s usually on his game when in the senate.

[catnipman]

Well, gee, a filibuster won’t be needed if 41 Pubs simply refuse to vote for cloture; would only be needed if enough “true conservative” Senators indicate they’ll be voting for cloture. In other words, if a filibuster is necessary, it would be only to filibuster other GOP “true conservative” Senators who are actually in obama’s camp.

Actually, even better, just keep the nomination locked up in the Judicial Committee and/or Mitch simply doesn’t bring the issue to the floor for a vote. It’s really, really, really simple for the Pubs to nuke this thing for a year IF THEY WANT TO!