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They're obstructionists, just like the Republicans for the last 8 years.
That they're absolutely powerless, and will continue to be for the next 4 years.
Gorsuch is incredibly qualified and intelligent. The only reason Democrats are throwing a ‘hissy fit’ is because they feel the seat was stolen; they should make an attempt to unite the country.
Neil Gorsuch is actually well liked by both parties; He is highly qualified.
So many times they do this voting. Why don't they implement some kid of electronic voting system and display boards. Not much difference between them. They just take turns.
There was no "saving" the filibuster for next time. Dems could give him a pass this time, and next time the Republicans could change the rules.
Results are the same, regardless of what they do now.
Public opinion. The Dems tried to block a perfectly reasonable candidate. So only the far left will be upset that the Republicans used a simple majority to confirm him. And when the next person comes up for a vote, the rule change will have already happened. So it won't matter as much.
The Dems made themselves look unreasonable with the Gorsuch vote. If they had confirmed him, like the Republicans did for two very ideological candidates from Obama, the Dems would have more ammo for the next vote.
They used all their arrows against a concensus candidate who doesn't change the balance of the court.
Public opinion. The Dems tried to block a perfectly reasonable candidate. So only the far left will be upset that the Republicans used a simple majority to confirm him. And when the next person comes up for a vote, the rule change will have already happened. So it won't matter as much.
The Dems made themselves look unreasonable with the Gorsuch vote. If they had confirmed him, like the Republicans did for two very ideological candidates from Obama, the Dems would have more ammo for the next vote.
They used all their arrows against a concensus candidate who doesn't change the balance of the court.
What they have done could bite them in the butt big time should any other justices retire or die in the next 4 years.
This could change the face of the court for decades after Trump leaves office.
They're obstructionists, just like the Republicans for the last 8 years.
That they're absolutely powerless, and will continue to be for the next 4 years.
Gorsuch is incredibly qualified and intelligent. The only reason Democrats are throwing a ‘hissy fit’ is because they feel the seat was stolen; they should make an attempt to unite the country.
Democrats are powerless, irrelevant, and in the worst position since 1928, remember?
Yet, Pubs think it's up to them to "unite the country."
What they have done could bite them in the butt big time should any other justices retire or die in the next 4 years.
This could change the face of the court for decades after Trump leaves office.
True! Donald Trump nominee(s) to the Supreme Court so far are young, their tenure on the Court could last a lifetime.
I am glad the Republicans will no longer be able to hide behind lies. It is now being proved the Republicans are liars and thieves.
They stole a seat and hoped to get away scott free. Now when we are in power we will treat you guys the same way.
LETS not PRETEND the dems anyway cheated. McConnell blocked over 100 judges not allowing any hearing and stole a SCOTUS seat.
You guys know damn well Mitch is stacking the courts with Republican judges and denied Obama his right to appoint almost any of the judges he had a full right too.
Mitch swore that even if Hillary won he would 100% refuse to have ANY hearings for any SCOTUS seat no matter how many.
THUS you guys are complete liars. at every level
GOP blocked about 100 nominated judges! NOT just garland, but shocking number. Garland was part of a much large pattern of abuse.
Next time you GOP folk lie to yourselves, don't forget you are LYING. The GOP blocked judge after judge after judge for years. the SCOTUS theft is just the tip of the iceberg.
And of course
GOP for the first time in history CLOSED DOWN THE GOV. to try to destroy Obama
GOP filibustered everything and anything to reduce confirmations like never before.
GOP filibustered the smallest and most meaningless things just to impede and damage the Dems.
Well as expected the Dems are still marching in lock step to block everything and anything Trump. This time it was a vote against Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court.
What a cluster. Soooo when the GOP is forced to take the "nuclear option" and appoint Gorsuch will the Dems still fight on to have him removed or will they ignore any decision that he is involved in?
What a bitter mess.
Dems seem to have a learning difficulty, they still haven't learned why they're not in control of the White house, the house and senate.
well, I think you just want to argue for no reasons.
You completely missed my point. The point is Gorsuch is highly qualified, and you are smart enough to know the reason why Democrats blocked him. It is all about Trump.
I have also criticized Republicans in my post, but when you heard "Democrats", you got defensive immediately.
It is ridiculous to come up with the above post after reading mine. Nowhere in my post have I said IT IS UP TO THE Republicans to unite the country.
Amusing indeed.
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