Posted on 07/01/2020 12:12:33 PM PDT by Enlightened1
“It sounds crazy”
That’s because it is crazy.
should have done this last year, and now it is too late
They are allowed—the “nuclear option” simply allows cloture by “majority vote” instead of 60. A couple of Republicans could allow a Democrat filibuster even if they aren’t willing to vote against the nominee.
A bit of trivia: The text of the rule was actually never changed.
That way the entire court will be reliably liberal. Thomas and Alito are the only two worth having.
I agree. I hate to see them go but if Trump can get two young conservative judges in their place, it’s a good thing.
so encapsulated-Ginsburg can be given 2 or 3 votes,
and controlled puppet-Roberts a few, too. here we go.
Funny how prone FReepers are to believing anything the fake news cooks up.
Arent we supposed to be the ones who took the red pill and know its all lies?
Well the current SCOTUS term ends today, and the last day is traditionally when retirements are announced. I was hoping RBG would give it up today.
Such a dumb take. Alito and Thomas are the two most rock solid conservatives on the court. Im not sure either one has ever voted with liberals on any issue of importance.
This just doesnt make a ton of sense. Maybe they are trying to boost enthusiasm for the gop base?
Jan 3 if Dems take Senate.
Why not six months ago? Would be hard to replace now, just a couple months before the election.But the prospect of two appointments in the next term would be a campaign issue that might bring out Conservatives.
Let’s see now.. who could Trump replace them with?
Larry Elder, Ben Carson, Kanye West, Diamond and Silk?
Biden would go with a Kardashian, Cuomo, Kamau Bell, Oswalt Patton.
It is customary for SCOTUS judges to retire at the end of a term in June. The next term does not begin until October, so in a well-functioning Republic, there would be plenty of time to confirm an appointment.
But we don't have a well-functioning Republic.
Alito and Thomas are both younger than Trump, Breyer and RBG. They are the best two on the court and should stay on through 2024. Certainly unless Trump can be assured that his new nominee would be confirmed before January.
Another big government left-wing justice who makes up their own Constitution could imperil the rule of law for a long time.
I assume our side engineered these rumors to boost GOP turnout.
Or else Thomas/Alito are panicking thinking Biden will win.
How long did it take between the time Ballsey released her letter and Kavanaugh was confirmed? The rats are vicious. Expect them to throw multiple monkey wrenches in each nomination.
This is a political announcement. It is there to gin up support for both candidates. D’urkas think WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY HERE, R’s think, we MUST keep the Senate and POTUS.
Very unlikely unless there is a pressing reason (i.e. some serious health concern). It’s July in a presidential election year. The Dems would burn the capitol down before they would allow Trump another SCOTUS appointment before the election. Like it or not, it would be very very difficult to get anybody confirmed before the next Congress is seated.
Yes. What if RBG is so overcome by the sudden departure that she keels over from the stress and doesn’t recover?
“I have been given many good names by my staff and there will be three new justices nominated shortly”—President Joseph Biden, January, 2021.
Elizabeth Warren, Gretchen Whitmer and Stacey Abrams.
God Forbid.
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