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Moronic thread title. If anyone's making hay out of this, it's Republicans who have already announced that they're going to "delay, delay, delay" any nominations from Obama. It's pitiful. I take some comfort in the fact that Democrats have a huge advantage in the Electoral College.
Well, first of all, before Scalia's body was cold, Mitch McConnell made this statement:
“The American people should have a voice in the selection of the next Supreme Court justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president."
It should be obvious he is saying "do not consent" to anyone Obama nominates. In other words, even if Pres Obama chooses the best person to serve our country, it doesn't matter. So I now ask you the same question you asked MTAtech. What about this confuses you?
If obama were to chose the best person to serve our country, the nomination would be approved, however obama would only chose the best person to further his own agenda, not the best person to serve the country..
You're talking about obama here, the man who hates America and the constitution, he would never do anything for the betterment of the country.. He never has so far, why would he change now??
Why would you be happy? Because you've disagreed with him? You should be ashamed of yourself if you really feel this way. But, I suppose it's all political to people like you.
Maybe. Since he was one of the most powerful people in the country and I despised him - I feel nothing but joy. Good riddance. If there is a hell - he's burning in it!!! PHTTT
Can they rule on anything while they are waiting for a new person to be confirmed or does all business just stop?
Most cases taken by the Supreme Court are taken as appeals from a lower court. A 4-4 decision means the decision of the lower court always stands so in those cases we know the answer.
I just pray that Obama doesn't nominate another justice like Thomas. He's too quiet and I can't remember any interesting opinions he has written.
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