SCOTUS Nominee (retired, Texas, constitution, presidency)

[Icy Tea]

You people sound like you actually believe Obama had a hand in deciding who to nominate. That's adorable.

[Goodnight]

Originally Posted by southbel

Well then, you should not care if the Senate waits until the new President is sworn in, right? After all, you could potentially get a far more liberal judge so why oppose the Senate's actions?

I don't know, some people like to see our elected officials do their job an have a functioning government regardless of what happens next year.

[Goodnight]

Originally Posted by katzpaw

Republican Senators and Congressmen should not be allowed to vote on anything until after they are re-elected in November - it's not fair to have lame-duck Senators voting on important issues.

Yes, let the peoples voice be heard in November LOL

[arctichomesteader]

Protecting the Bill of Rights means it is the duty of every senator to block this nominee.

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by nononsenseguy

And we know what the Democrats did to Bork.

And just what was that exactly?

There were hearings.
There was a vote.

He wasn't confirmed.

The following nominee, also presented by Reagan, was.

Please do explain how this current situation is anything like what occurred then.

[Goodnight]

Still early but Grassley looks like a contender for the 2016 Darwin Awards.

"Today the President has exercised his constitutional authority. A majority of the Senate has decided to fulfill its constitutional role of advice and consent by withholding support for the nomination during a presidential election year, with millions of votes having been cast in highly charged contests," Grassley said in a written statement. "As Vice President Biden previously said, it’s a political cauldron to avoid."

Grassley: Obama's Nomination of Merrick Garland Is DOA

[whogo]

Originally Posted by Old Gringo

I've had a CHL for eight years. I carry daily.

You?

I 100% support your right and every other American's right to bear arms. Too bad you don't. You probably figure you are old enough and live in a conservative enough state that it will not effect you.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by Goodnight

I don't know, some people like to see our elected officials do their job an have a functioning government regardless of what happens next year.

Government functions better with 8 justices than 9 including anyone who Obama might nominate.

[juppiter]

If the republicans obstruct they will lose not only the presidency, which is all but gone at this point, but also the senate.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by Goodnight

Still early but Grassley looks like a contender for the 2016 Darwin Awards.



Grassley: Obama's Nomination of Merrick Garland Is DOA

Why, because he lost the screw the 2nd Amendment vote? I doubt if he had that in the first place.

Even if you are correct upholding your oath to defend the Constitution is a good thing even if it means personal sacrifice. In fact it is an honorable thing.