Posted on 12/09/2016 4:02:56 AM PST by nikos1121
Yes, tired of winning on all fronts already! I am ready for first loss with appointment of 47% Mitt as SOS.
He grant's Stein's recusal motion, but blisters her and the courts in the process.
After the disintegration of the political question doctrine and such cases as Bush v Gore,6 courts are increasingly called upon to settle frank political questions. Now, more than ever, a bit of judicial restraint is required to resist the calls of political sirens who urge the courts to engage in politics by another name.7With reluctance, and for being a name on a list, 8 I grant intervening defendant's motions for disqualification because of the unique circumstances of this case--a challenge of the state's delegation to the College of Electors assigned to the president-elect--that has brought national attention to this matter. I do so in order that the decision made by my colleagues in this case will not be legitimately challenged by base speculation and groundless innuendo by the partisans in this controversy and beyond.
7 The need for such restraint is illustrated by the actions taken by another law school classmate, federal judge Mark Goldsmith, who has already taken it upon himself judicially to alter the recount process our Legislature has unambiguously created. See Stein v Thomas, opinion and order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, issued December 5, 2016 (Case No. 16-cv-14233). See also, Stein v Thomas, order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit , entered December 6, 2016 (Case No. 16-2690) (affirming Judge Goldsmith's injunction but reminding him that he must dissolve it if the Michigan courts dismiss the recount petition.)
8 My presence on "the list" creates a conflict. Even though no one representing the president-elect has ever contacted me or asked whether I am interested in serving on the United States Supreme Court, being listed is a potential boon, however remote. And now that the person offering this boon is a party in my Court, it is appropriate to remedy this conflict by declining to participate in this matter.
I say we all get up and do the Trump dance when he takes the stage....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2qZ_nkXxE0
Morning Ray
I’m with you on holding my breath until the 20th!
I think they own 3 now (unless they sold the one in DC and I missed it): original one in NY plus they bought the one next door and are remodeling it “for when Chelsea and her family come to visit” (I never could figure why a married couple and a baby couldn’t stay in Hill & Bill’s current NY home), and the mansion in DC. I get what you’re saying ;-)
Good morning, nikos!
Breakfast looks delish!
Our forcast for Sunday is snow and and rain mixed. But our weather changes in a heart beat due to being on the Ohio River.
Enjoy your ladies’ lunch!
Good morning, Judy!
Wonder how many converted former Dems are at these rallies?
I’ll bet there are several.
:-)
Ooops, recuasl statement excerpted is by Young, not Larsen. Link is to Young’s recusal statement. Larsen recused too, but with no fanfare beyond noting “being on the list.”
Hey, Ray!
Nope! Not tired yet!
:-)
MAGA morning, Jane!
:-)
Morning, NIKK!
Isn’t it fun to watch Trump play the media?
Best election ever!
Good morning!
I was in the other room when a voice that sounded like Paul Ryan said something to the reporters. Did anyone catch who it was and what they said ten minutes ago? Do any of you know who’s in the pool today?
Can’t help - not watching.
Loving it!!! And they are still making up the news.
Morning pax, another wonderful day ahead!!
Ryan talks briefly to reporters after meeting with Trump, "we're very excited about getting to work and hitting the ground running in 2017"
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