Posted on 11/18/2016 12:36:53 PM PST by conservative98
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz signaled willingness to fill the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court Friday afternoon at a conference of conservative and libertarian lawyers in Washington, D.C.
“What I will say is that history is long and can take unexpected paths,” he said in response to an audience question about his filling the vacancy. “I think it is absolutely vital that that seat and every other seat that comes vacant on the court be filled by principled constitutionalists who will be faithful to the law and will check their own policy preferences at the door and simply honor their oath.”
“And I look forward to continuing to carry out that responsibility and continuing to fight for the principles of freedom and the principles embodied in the Constitution and Bill of Rights,” he added.
Though Cruz is not among the 21 jurists named to President-elect Donald Trump’s list of possible Supreme Court nominees, rumors abound on Capitol Hill that his name is in serious contention.
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Trump should follow his conscience.
At least we know Senator Cruz will heartily confirm Justice Cruz!
NO. This guy puts his pride in himself before everything else. God knows what he would do in such a position. Whatever made him feel good.
Lol!
Condolences to Canada for loss of a Justice.
Heck, they can nominate me ... I've worked in the courtroom as a court reporter since 1978. I've probably got more courtroom experience than most judges, and certainly most attorneys.
“Fat chance. Kellyanne has already stated it’s not going to happen. President Trump will stick to his previous list under consideration.
Cruz is looking for work because he likely is in trouble in Texas with his Senate seat.”
Trump will find something for him. I suggest he be given an opportunity to show he fits in and is effective, before he is given serious consideration for a lifetime appointment. Someone suggested Inspector General.
Can’t trust the guy. Too easily manipulated. Blackmail-worthy baggage. John Roberts Part Deux.
Not on the list.
Isn’t there a job called the Solicitor General???? Kagan was in that role, right? Maybe that is what he is talking to him about.
There you go. What is it 23 Democrat seats will be up for grabs and many of those are now in states that went for Trump. With the Dems imploding and digging the hole they’re in like a steam shovel, it could be a massacre, politically speaking.
My guess as well. It's hard to believe that Kellyanne would put her statement out as quickly as she did without talking to the boss first.
So I'm skeptical about Scalia -> Cruz
but optimistic about Ginsburg -> Cruz.
I wonder how many have argued cases before the SCOTUS and lost more than they won.
Or a David Souter.
Kind of like Arnold Horshack from Welcome Back, Kotter.
Is (former?) Alabama State Justice Roy Moore at least on Trump’s list?
Justice Moore’s only crime, imo, was trying to protect state sovereignty.
Setting aside Ted’s post-nomination egocentric shenanigans, I’m not comfortable with him on SCOTUS based on his wife’s history and connections. I think it could undermine his objectivity more than I’m comfortable with. Hope Trump sticks to his list!
He had his chance and blew it.
Many people tried to tell him he was wrong.
My feeling is Cruz knows he is going to loose re-election in 2 years and he is looking for a new job.
Perry vs Cruz...
Perry wins.
While I think Trump will stick to his list and pick somebody else, I haven't heard Kellyanne say that it's not going to happen.
Link?
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