Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

JimmyV

Jason P said:

JimmyV said:

Jason P said:

The fact that Obama skipped Scalia's funeral, I don't see how just calling a nominee is a big deal.

Not following you here. What?

The guy is just a nominee, not a justice. What is the big deal if Mitch just calls him?

The phone call isn't the issue. The refusal to meet with the man, to give him a hearing and a vote, that is the issue.

blueandwhite

JimmyV said:

Jason P said:

JimmyV said:

Jason P said:

The fact that Obama skipped Scalia's funeral, I don't see how just calling a nominee is a big deal.

Not following you here. What?

The guy is just a nominee, not a justice. What is the big deal if Mitch just calls him?

The phone call isn't the issue. The refusal to meet with the man, to give him a hearing and a vote, that is the issue.

This!

The Senate is literally refusing to perform its duties simply to spite the current President of the United States. To me that shows a terrifying disregard for democracy and the constitution.

PJ_Soul

blueandwhite said:

JimmyV said:

Jason P said:

JimmyV said:

Jason P said:

The fact that Obama skipped Scalia's funeral, I don't see how just calling a nominee is a big deal.

Not following you here. What?

The guy is just a nominee, not a justice. What is the big deal if Mitch just calls him?

The phone call isn't the issue. The refusal to meet with the man, to give him a hearing and a vote, that is the issue.

This!

The Senate is literally refusing to perform its duties simply to spite the current President of the United States. To me that shows a terrifying disregard for democracy and the constitution.

Agreed. I'm surprised it's even legal.

bootlegger10

Ridiculous not to move the process forward to approve or disapprove. The Republicans are acting like a bunch of spoiled children who aren't getting their way.

Jason P

Democrats would and have done the same in the past in a lame duck year. Stupid it is.

callen

Jason P said:

Democrats would and have done the same in the past in a lame duck year. Stupid it is.

Sure, difference is repugs would want to nominate homophobic religious backing anti choice bigot. Fk we need democrate to win innovember.

JimmyV

The party of strict constructionism is engaged in unconstitutional behavior because it suits their political hopes and dreams.

Cliffy6745

JimmyV said:

The party of strict constructionism is engaged in unconstitutional behavior because it suits their political hopes and dreams.

I emailed just this to my senator last evening.

Now hatch is saying they will move on garland after Hillary is elected....soooo you're not giving he people a voice and just being obstructionists? Ya don't say

mickeyrat

Not saying its right or in the best interest of the country but there is ample precedent in our history of this bullshit. Petty party or personal comflict.

ckravitz

I think once it becomes clear that Trump will get smoked in the general, they'll move forward and approve him. As someone has stated already, this guy is likely more centrist than anyone Hillary will put forth. Also, the pick itself was smart because it maximizes the mileage dems will get out of the republican tactics.

But this is all the typical Washington machine in action, lest anyone believe either party is above this nonsense.

Gern Blansten

The GOP is a collective horses ass. I can't wait for them to get stomped in November.

Hillary is going to stomp Trump into dust.

polaris_x

the only thing sadder about the typical GOP response is that their voters don't seem to care either ...

riotgrl

^^^^This. I think the part that really bugs me is that the American people continue to elect representatives that obstruct in the name of party politics. Being from KY, I am always astounded by how many people detest McConnell but then turn around and vote for him.

PJ_Soul

ckravitz said:

I think once it becomes clear that Trump will get smoked in the general, they'll move forward and approve him. As someone has stated already, this guy is likely more centrist than anyone Hillary will put forth. Also, the pick itself was smart because it maximizes the mileage dems will get out of the republican tactics.

But this is all the typical Washington machine in action, lest anyone believe either party is above this nonsense.

Some people still think that Trump is an undercover Democrat.

ckravitz

PJ_Soul said:

ckravitz said:

I think once it becomes clear that Trump will get smoked in the general, they'll move forward and approve him. As someone has stated already, this guy is likely more centrist than anyone Hillary will put forth. Also, the pick itself was smart because it maximizes the mileage dems will get out of the republican tactics.

But this is all the typical Washington machine in action, lest anyone believe either party is above this nonsense.

Some people still think that Trump is an undercover Democrat.

I don't think Trump himself knows what he is

Jason P

PJ_Soul said:

ckravitz said:

I think once it becomes clear that Trump will get smoked in the general, they'll move forward and approve him. As someone has stated already, this guy is likely more centrist than anyone Hillary will put forth. Also, the pick itself was smart because it maximizes the mileage dems will get out of the republican tactics.

But this is all the typical Washington machine in action, lest anyone believe either party is above this nonsense.

Some people still think that Trump is an undercover Democrat.

It wouldn't surprise me. He is playing this election like a reality TV game. The ones that win Survivor usually do whatever it take to win.

Or he could actually be insane via the size of his ego.

JimmyV

The Trump is a Democrat conspiracy kind of dismisses the birther bullshit and Romney endorsement in 2012.

PJ_Soul

JimmyV said:

The Trump is a Democrat conspiracy kind of dismisses the birther bullshit and Romney endorsement in 2012.

Maybe it's just a really long term plan.

Jason P

PJ_Soul said:

JimmyV said:

The Trump is a Democrat conspiracy kind of dismisses the birther bullshit and Romney endorsement in 2012.

Maybe it's just a really long term plan.

I know how this John le Carré shit works! Goes from being a registered Democrat to making birther claims. It's the perfect cover.

HE'S AN INSIDE MOLE!!!

gimmesometruth27

he isn't who i would have chosen, but he deserves a hearing and the chance to go through the process.

this was a brilliant move by obama. he picked a man gop senators have always praised and respected, and hatch even recommended him for the post last year. funny how things change when the black guy gets to pick someone for the bench.