Posted on 01/30/2017 10:55:14 AM PST by Trump20162020
What a silly thing to say on the eve of Trump making his announcement. Now he has no incentive to choose a seemingly more moderate nominee, like Tom Hardiman, over someone like William Pryor. If it’s true that the filibuster is coming no matter what, then McConnell’s going to have to deploy the nuclear option no matter what — in which case, why not nominate the most hardline judge you can find?
With Trump prepared to announce his nominee on Tuesday evening, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said in an interview on Monday morning that he will filibuster any pick that is not Merrick Garland and that the vast majority of his caucus will oppose Trump’s nomination. That means Trump’s nominee will need 60 votes to be confirmed by the Senate.
“This is a stolen seat. This is the first time a Senate majority has stolen a seat,” Merkley said in an interview. “We will use every lever in our power to stop this.”…
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Does McConnal have the balls to do it ?
Democrats: prepare for defeat
They can ‘filibuster’ all they want, we still have 51 votes and can send who to where and when...
Remember DemocRATS: ‘WE WON’ YOU LOST!!!
We didn’t do this to Clinton or Obama. Use the Nuke, they will never play fair, no matter what we do. We need to remind the public of this also.
We all knew that was going to happen
Worst kept secret in the world
probably not
“No matter who it is”!?!?!?!?
That sounds reasonable!
Nuke these dorks.
The GOPe will also be useless.
Can they filibuster for 4 years? or Even 2? Because it would be a hell of a thing to run on.
It is irrational for McConnell to hold this seat for the election and then to allow a filibuster to derail it.
So, I would listen closely to McConnell if I were looking for a clue as to which judge on the list that Trump has selected.
I like Hardiman best, but there are none on the list who do not deserve support. Especially so, given that it could have been Merrick Garland.
Screw the filthy RATS. Let them filibuster until the cows come home. Then let’s get on with the business of setting up a SCOTUS that SUPPORTS AND DEFENDS the Constitution and enforces our laws.
Anyone tell the democrats and ruling class that we have enemies besides president Trump?
“... filibuster Trump’s SCOTUS nominee — no matter who it is...”
Well-I can’t say that I’m surprised. What ELSE are the Liberals in Congress FOR?
Gonna depend on whether McConnell has the stones.
Personally, I doubt it.
Time to strap your rubber nuts on, Mitchy.
He will cave. He will not do it.
#TheNewPartyOfNo
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