Trump picks Gorsuch to replace Scalia (independent, parties, election, retirement)
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And he likely can't. Trump does not appear to be as smart as he thinks he is. He has likely kicked off a Constitutional crisis. And a good part of the Republican Senators understand that.
The situatlion called for a mildly centrist conservative. Trump went the other way. It is doubtful he can win but if he does he sets the hounds of hell loose. Given a democrat victory you end up with 15 guys on in USSC. And lots of other damaging garbage. It will likely end up with a new Constitution.
Be careful what you wish for. You may get it. Particularly dangerous with a minority government.
But...the Democrats LOVE the nuclear option. That was their baby. Are things different now that it can be used against them?
Three years after using the "nuclear option" to upend Senate tradition by effectively removing filibusters against most presidential nominations, Senate Democrats insisted Thursday they don't regret that decision, even as Donald Trump becomes president and they recognize they may be powerless to block controversial nominations.
The paragraph is inane. Conservatives love him and liberals should like his humor and affable style. WTF?
Corruption in politics is the biggest issue in our lifetime and everything points to this guy being someone who wants to EXPAND bribery in politics.
I think you need to calm down and watch your language.
This is the quote
"I think the conservatives will love him and the liberals will find very little to fault," Mark Hansen, a former partner of Gorsuch's at Kellogg Huber Hansen, told CNN. "He's an affable, collegial, unpretentious man with a good sense of humor."
Awesome! He cried when Scalia died. He supports religious freedom. He is an originalist. And believes that statutes should be interpreted literally and not be based on legislative history or the purpose of the legislation.
I'm thrilled! I pray for a quick and painless process!
When it comes to anything Supreme Court - I default to SCOTUSblog.com.
This is to replace Antonin Scalia - a Supreme Court Justice that is Historic.
Judge Gorsuch is a suitable replacement for Judge Scalia - a different Judge would be more appropriate for Justice Gingsberg. I like balance, I prefer and expect Balance. That's what we got.
The Democrats/Leftists will LOSE by forcing the Senate to go "Nuclear" on this Justice.
There Obstructionist Playbook will come back and not only "Bite " them - but harm them (and the USA) if they attempt it. The odds are great that President Trump will appoint at least 2 more Justices the the US Supreme Court.
Do they really want to fight ..... and LOSE this battle?
Do the Leftists really want to push this President (who is hard to push) to a Nuclear Option?
That would "Change" everything going forward.
I don't think it's a place we want to go.
Based on listening to the Dems response on MSNBC, Republicans will have to change the rules to the nuclear option. The Democrats will not approve Gorsuch. I will applaud the Republican's decision to nuke 'em. They shouldn't even wait. Change the rule and confirm Gorsuch tomorrow.
Based on listening to the Dems response on MSNBC, Republicans will have to change the rules to the nuclear option. The Democrats will not approve Gorsuch otherwise. I will applaud this decision.
The Democrats won't mind. They are in favor of the nuclear option.
No one seems to know anything about the guy, yet Im sure there will be riots since Trump picked him.
Wish there was term limits for these positions though. I dont trust 90 year olds and their mental competence when it comes to interpreting/making laws.
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