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Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber
If the Congress did what people elect them to do, you would think their approval rating would be higher than 12%. Practically every American disapproves their partisan games.
If Congress did anything like the job they were appointed to their approval rating would be higher than 12%. As a collective group if they had to work in the private sector they would all be fired for cause...
Obama nominating Cruz is an interesting idea. Would he accept? If he did, it would obviously take him out of the race, and improve Hillarys chance of winning. The balance in SC would remain the same, and Hillary would get to make the next nomination.
True, they cannot shut down Supreme Court for 11 months just because they think a presidents 2nd term is only 3 years, not 4. Someone should educate them on the Constitution.
Perhaps you can quote to part of the US Constitution that says the US Supreme Court is "shut down" with 8 Justices. Obama can recommend whomever he wishes to the US Senate - they are NOT obligated to approve his recommendation. The Senate has Advise & Consent power over a Supreme Court recommendation.
What was Obama's favorite remark during his first Term? "Elections have consequences" & "I WON".
The Elections of 2010 & 2014 have the same "consequences" as the elections of 2008 & 2012.
Harry Reid & Nancy Pelosi no longer have "cram down" powers. Over a dozen Supreme Court decisions have struck down Obama actions - the latest was just 4 days ago.
If the GOP obstructs an appointment of a new Justice until after the election, the Democrats are guaranteed a victory in the House, Senate, and for president. This election then will have unprecedented impact and will motivate more democrats to get out and vote.
We should let the constitution work. Obama should nominate a replacement and the Senate votes.
Yes. It was dumb of the GOP to announce they will reject any nominee from Obama, because they basically admitted being partisan hacks. If they are going to reject, then reject and come up with reasonable explanations why a nominee is not suitable. It's stupid to come out and say they will reject just for the sake of playing partisan politics.
Wait until after the election and Obama will be the new Justice!
Obama and Holder both
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Obama can recommend whomever he wishes to the US Senate - they are NOT obligated to approve his recommendation. The Senate has Advise & Consent power over a Supreme Court recommendation.
