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Kavanaugh should not decide any cases concerning Trump
The Houston Chronicle ^ | September 9, 2018 | Ruth Marcus, The Washington Post

Posted on 09/09/2018 2:55:28 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Under the unusual circumstances surrounding his selection, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should have agreed to recuse himself from deciding cases involving the investigation of President Trump. The reason Kavanaugh asserted at his confirmation hearing for refusing to make such a pledge — that it would violate the imperative of judicial independence — is entirely unconvincing.

In turn, senators should decline to approve Kavanaugh’s nomination unless he does so. And, since that’s not likely to happen, in the event that a case involving the Trump investigation were to come before a Justice Kavanaugh, he should not participate — for his own good and the good of the institution he is poised to join.

The unusual circumstances are these: The president selected a Supreme Court nominee while under criminal investigation. The nominee he chose happened to be one who has expressed clear — and controversial — views about the wisdom of investigating a sitting president.

In addition, that nominee suggested that the leading case on the president’s responsibility to comply with a subpoena, U.S. v. Nixon, “maybe ... was wrongly decided — heresy though it is to say so.” Finally, although I wouldn’t go so far down this conspiracy rabbit hole myself, the nominee did not appear on the original lists of potential Supreme Court choices; his name was only added to a list released after the special counsel investigation was launched....

(Excerpt) Read more at houstonchronicle.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Government; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia
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So is Trump a madman and an idiot or an evil mastermind and genius? He can't be both people.
1 posted on 09/09/2018 2:55:28 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

When will these people realize that they LOST?


2 posted on 09/09/2018 2:58:17 AM PDT by Mr. Blond
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I’m sure he’ll get right on that Ruth.

That’s the next phase. Kavanaugh needs to recuse himself from every case. Meanwhile Dem judges never recuse. Ever.


3 posted on 09/09/2018 2:58:50 AM PDT by mindburglar (I like spelling it Lazers. It looks cooler.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It’s already known Kavenaugh would restrict investigation of a president. Therefore, that’s understood when he’s confirmed and no need for him to avoid such decisions. The article tries to make the opposite argument because - liberals.


4 posted on 09/09/2018 2:59:53 AM PDT by Williams (Stop tolerating the intolerant.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I’m sure Ruthie was jumping for joy when Dingy Harry got rid of the filibuster. ESAD Ruthie!


5 posted on 09/09/2018 3:02:42 AM PDT by HenpeckedCon (Covfefe Trump!)
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He can always site the Kagan Rule.


6 posted on 09/09/2018 3:03:17 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob ("Other People's Money" = The life blood of Liberalism)
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So is Trump a madman and an idiot or an evil mastermind and genius?

Trump is Batman. He said so.

As for judges...

Fine.

Then all judges appointed by Slick Willy or King Obongobongo should not decide any cases involving officials who served in their respective regimes.

7 posted on 09/09/2018 3:08:25 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Trump: "I am Batman!")
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If those guidelines fit, the it is very true of Ginsburg. Remember her Trump rant?


8 posted on 09/09/2018 3:10:24 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings)
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OK, Then Ruthie: Kagan and Sotomayor can’t decide anything that involves 0bama, And Ginsberg and Breyer can’t decide on anything involving the Clintons.


9 posted on 09/09/2018 3:12:39 AM PDT by LegendHasIt
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So silly.


10 posted on 09/09/2018 3:17:27 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("Kindness and truth shall meet." Ps. 85:10)
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———Under the unusual circumstances surrounding his selection, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should have agreed to recuse himself -——

First sentence is a lie, I have assume the rest of the article is as well


11 posted on 09/09/2018 3:18:39 AM PDT by Popman ("GOD´S NOT LOOKING FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH US, BUT OWNERSHIP OF US")
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When will these people realize that they LOST?

They never lose; they just retreat to try again another time


12 posted on 09/09/2018 3:21:12 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now it is your turn ...)
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The unusual circumstances are these: The president selected a Supreme Court nominee while under criminal investigation.

The author presents this item without one iota of evidence to support it.

13 posted on 09/09/2018 3:34:08 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("The Russians escaped while we weren't watching them ... like Russians will.")
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There are no “unusual circumstances” surrounding Kavanaugh’s selection.


14 posted on 09/09/2018 3:38:19 AM PDT by jdege
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“They never lose; they just retreat to try again another time”

Are you kidding? They NEVER retreat! When they lose they try to change the results. They never ever retreat.


15 posted on 09/09/2018 3:42:39 AM PDT by Saveourcountry
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Why? Trump hadn’t been accused of committing any crime!

What is the basis the Democrats and the fake news media have for demanding Kavanaugh recuse himself from cases involving Trump?

They’re pulling this fatuous nonsense out of thin air.

Trump Derangement Syndrome strikes again!


16 posted on 09/09/2018 3:44:10 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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Stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The socialists are still stuck on denial. Those sore losers disgust me.

17 posted on 09/09/2018 3:44:32 AM PDT by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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When will these people realize that they LOST?

They need a fresh refined in this Fall’s election. They need to be beaten again, and again, and again. They’re slow learners.


18 posted on 09/09/2018 3:45:01 AM PDT by Flick Lives
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To: Flick Lives

refined > reminder


19 posted on 09/09/2018 3:45:40 AM PDT by Flick Lives
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To: Cowboy Bob
Kagan Rule.


20 posted on 09/09/2018 3:46:11 AM PDT by C210N (Republicans sign check fronts; 'Rats sign check backs.)
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