Judicial Activism

[Dim Bulb]

just ended for Nino. This is going to make a weird political year a ton weirder.

[AthensEagle]

Never thought he would be the next to go. Fox News has already called the move for his replacement to be a 'showdown.'

[IronEagle]

A shocking piece of news.

It will simply be outrageous if the Republicans in the Senate refuse to comfirm a well qualified nominee nominated by Obama.

Also, expect a lot of 4-4 "ties" in the big cases to be settled this spring... (of course any additional justice may die at any moment)

[TerpEagle]

A shocking piece of news.

It will simply be outrageous if the Republicans in the Senate refuse to comfirm a well qualified nominee nominated by Obama.

Also, expect a lot of 4-4 "ties" in the big cases to be settled this spring... (of course any additional justice may die at any moment)

It'll be hard for him to get one in. This is now even more the campaign for the SCOTUS. If Obama doesn't get 3 nominees the next president might

[IronEagle]

Never thought he would be the next to go. Fox News has already called the move for his replacement to be a 'showdown.'

You watch Fox News?

I always thought better of you.
I only used to watch that crap when I was married and at the inlaws' house.

[IronEagle]

It'll be hard for him to get one in. This is now even more the campaign for the SCOTUS. If Obama doesn't get 3 nominees the next president might

Well, if Obama doesn't nominate somebody who is confirmed then obviously the next Pres get to nominate the vacancy.

I just don't understand why Obama should not be able to nominate somebody he thinks is qualified and the Senate should not vote on that nominee.

[AthensEagle]

I think better of myself often, but I rarely meet my own standards.

[Dim Bulb]

I guess the way I see it is...

Well, if Obama doesn't nominate somebody who is confirmed then obviously the next Pres get to nominate the vacancy.

I just don't understand why Obama should not be able to nominate somebody he thinks is qualified and the Senate should not vote on that nominee.

Obama's free to nominate someone. And the Senate is free to stall the nomination until after the election. Them's the rules. There would be a political cost to some Senators up for reelection in blue states, however. Wouldn't it be a trip if a Republican wins the White House but due to this the Democrats win the Senate and they stall the new President's nominee? They could even deny cloture with less than a majority, I think. Delicious irony.

[TRENT]

This is Fortuitous for the Dems and a nightmare for the Rep

the whole plan was to win this Presidency and get to name the next 3 SCJ for the GOP...fuc all the assholes in Was,,,Obama is there he gets the Pick,.,.get over it.