They damn sure better ..This is horrible
US House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on death of Supreme Co
urt Justice Antonin Scalia: ‘Whether or not you agreed with him, Justice Antonin Scalia served our nation with deep patriotism and distinction on the Supreme Court for nearly 30 years. He has been one of the strongest voices in the great American debate around our Constitution. He leaves behind a formidable record of jurisprudence, and a fierce articulation of his understanding of the Constitution.’ - NBC News
Now I’m more worried.
McConnel is being quoted as saying the Senate will not accept any Obama appointment to the court, that the next President will get to pick.
Republicans will do what they do best: nothing.
By filibustering, a senator could, with this one act, save the Republic.
They won’t.
And as for obama? Yeah = his response was exactly this:
“This afternoon the President was informed of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia,” he said. “The President and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to Justice Scalia’s family.”
Schultz didn’t say whether or not Obama interrupted his golf game after hearing the news but specified to reporters that the president would have additional reaction later in the day.
There was no movement away from the golf course, according to the White House Press traveling pool, which monitors the president’s movements.”
“Condolences”. That is it. And HE KEEPS PLAYING HIS GOLF GAME.
Do any of us question the significance of this? Especially since that he has stated that he intends to replace Scalia ASAP.
Pure. Evil.
Conservatives like Cruz, Lee and Paul could put up a lot of pressure and stalling tactics. But, they will be up against McCain, McConnell and Hatch, influential long time members with lots of clout (and money).
Can they? Probably. Will they?? Different question and the answer is probably not. They have bowed to Obama over and over again and they don’t fear the rank and file GOP - they are like an abusive husband telling us we have nowhere to go and unless the rank and file get on board with forming a third party (like the GOP was to the Whigs) the status quo will remain.
Get ready for the worst. Organize and find leaders ready to fight.
They certainly can. Will they? Their record is not very good. In fact it points in the direction of haste.
Depends on the RINO population in the Senate.
They could.
Will they, no.
Graham, McConnell, McCain, the entire RINO wing will clamor to be “inclusive” and “bipartisan”.
There is no way Obama can be allowed to make a third appointment to the Supreme Court.
The Republic can survive another 342 days until he is out of office.
There is no specified number of Supreme Court members.
Eight is plenty for now.
But will they? I don’t expect they will.
No doubt a Dem Senate would block it if the President was Republican. This is a no brainer. Block it
They aren’t called “Republican’ts” for nothing.
Come on guys. You dont want them to get called bad names in the press, do you?
Backing down in 5...4...3...2...1
Somehow the pubbies will find a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
They can. The question is, will they...