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White House Rules Out Recess Appointment to Replace Justice Scalia
abc ^ | 2/14 | mallin

Posted on 02/14/2016 4:03:05 PM PST by RummyChick

As speculation swirls over whom President Obama could nominate to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, the White House is ruling out the possibility of an appointment while the Senate is out of town.

"Given that the Senate is currently in recess, we don’t expect the President to rush this through this week, but instead will do so in due time once the Senate returns from their recess," White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz told ABC News. "At that point, we expect the Senate to consider that nominee, consistent with their responsibilities laid out in the United States Constitution."

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KEYWORDS: scalia; scotus
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To: RummyChick

Well we will see.

Maybe we do something like Ted Kennedy did when he made that half assed speech how in Robert Bork’s America, blacks would go the back of the bus, people would be hauled off in midnight raids and other such horse blank. Just have to update it to proclaim how this new obama appointed justice would force feed liberalism on us all.


21 posted on 02/14/2016 4:13:52 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: PIF

Well it would take an act of Congress to increase the size of the Supreme Court. A new president can’t just appoint an unlimited number of justices.


22 posted on 02/14/2016 4:15:47 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: RummyChick

He’s probably saying this to thwart an early resumption of the Senate. The man lies. He lies so much he lies about his lies.

NOT to be trusted.


23 posted on 02/14/2016 4:16:18 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists Call 'em what you will, they all have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: RummyChick

I hate it when the commie libs wrap themselves in the U.S. Constitution WHEN IT SUITS THEIR NEEDS. The rest of the time, it’s just “an old, obsolete piece of paper written by a bunch of old, white European guys”.


24 posted on 02/14/2016 4:17:48 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (02-13-2016. America's Blackest Day.)
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To: dp0622

This will be used as a wedge issue. The Dems have 2 terrible candidates. Thier only hope is turnout. They will drag this out until November of the GOP’s spine crumbles.


25 posted on 02/14/2016 4:19:11 PM PST by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: RummyChick

It’s a trap.

I note that they specifically called out the adjournment as a recess.

If the Senate does not reconvene this week, I get the impression the administration will actually attempt a recess appointment.


26 posted on 02/14/2016 4:19:11 PM PST by Pox (Good Night. I expect more respect tomorrow.)
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To: RummyChick

All this administration does is lie - so I won’t hold my breath as to the veracity of this report.


27 posted on 02/14/2016 4:20:31 PM PST by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: RummyChick

Why would he do an appointment now. Just wait till Ginsberg croaks and get a twofer.


28 posted on 02/14/2016 4:21:13 PM PST by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: unixfox
A friend posted the following on his facebook, and said that I could re-post it here:

If Obama makes a Supreme Court appointment during an officially declared Senate recess, that appointee takes the seat and serves until the next President takes office, at which time the Obama appointment is terminated. As a former member of the Reagan Office of Presidential Personnel I can see no reason to block Mr. Obama from making a recess appointment if he wishes as is his privilege. His recess appointee would serve a temporary term only and would have the opportunity to demonstrate to the country his/her suitability for a permanent appointment and could be of great value to an incoming president as to whether to continue his/her service on the Supreme Court on a permanent basis...I believe an Obama recess appointment would be better for the country than a permanent appointment at this time between administrations and might prompt Mr. Obama to name someone like former Virginia governor Jim Gilmore to the US Supreme Court who is acceptable to both the Left and the Right because of his judicial mindset of fairness and openness to a variety of points of view...
29 posted on 02/14/2016 4:23:13 PM PST by garyb
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To: RummyChick

Simply means just the opposite of what the commie scumbag is saying. Rope a dope redux.


30 posted on 02/14/2016 4:25:11 PM PST by SuperLuminal (Where is another agitator for republicanism like Sam Adams when we need him?)
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To: RummyChick

He’ll say this now, and then do it blaming it on us.

Trickery.

He wasn’t to look like the injured party.


31 posted on 02/14/2016 4:25:12 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Facing Trump nomination inevitability, folks are now openly trying to help Hillary destroy him.)
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To: garyb

I completely disagree.

There is an important immigration case coming up. It can’t go Obama’s way..and it will if he gets a SCOTUS on the court


32 posted on 02/14/2016 4:25:18 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: ChildOfThe60s
Does this require a sarcasm tag?

Nah, an LOL will suffice ;)

33 posted on 02/14/2016 4:25:35 PM PST by Las Vegas Ron ("Medicine is the keystone in the arch of Socialism" Vladimir Lenin)
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To: RummyChick

Of course, the White House knows that the Senate is not in Recess. The Senate stands in adjournment as is clearly laid out in the Congressional Record.

The White House statement is political theater, believing that most people are too ignorant to discern the difference. They want us to buy into the false notion that the White House would never try a dirty trick to replace Justice Scalia. They would, and they will if they have an opportunity.


34 posted on 02/14/2016 4:26:09 PM PST by centurion316
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To: centurion316

They are in recess. House agreed to it.


35 posted on 02/14/2016 4:26:44 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: RummyChick

Maybe they should just stay in recess until November.


36 posted on 02/14/2016 4:28:15 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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To: RummyChick

On the other hand a 4-4 per curiam decision leaves the case as it arrived at SCOTUS, unchanged.
Alternatively, his calculus may see a 5-3 decision in favor of the administration...if he can find those other video tapes.


37 posted on 02/14/2016 4:28:48 PM PST by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2017; I pray we make it that long.)
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To: RummyChick

It will go a lot better if this is true and not just yet another LIE from O and Company

you can tell when he’s lying...its anytime his lips move


38 posted on 02/14/2016 4:29:27 PM PST by faithhopecharity ("Politicians are not born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 -- 43 BCE))
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To: RummyChick

Here is the question for politicians to consider...although it would do no good with Paul Ryan as Speaker

Paul Ryan could reconvene. He only has to consult with Minority not get approval.

So if they reconvened..what would that do to the Senate resolution since it was contingent on House approval? Would it turn into pro forma sessions etc?


39 posted on 02/14/2016 4:30:52 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: garyb

Have you and your so called friend LOST YOUR MINDS!

You want a radical appointed by a Ametican Hating Muslim to decide his Illegal Amnesty Act and other key Decisions in the docket this year !

Who are you trying to Fool !

I want the court split until after the election !


40 posted on 02/14/2016 4:31:28 PM PST by ncalburt ( Amnesty-media out in full force t)
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