McConnell Says He’d Fill Supreme Court Vacancy in 2020 (ethic, cocaine, school)

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by Valhallian

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe their sole piece of evidence on this score is Biden floating the idea at some point in the 90s.

That was all it was.

Never before in the history of this country was a supreme court nominee refused a hearing.
Voted against, yes, but outright refused?

Never.

[phma]

Originally Posted by TEPLimey

You're splitting hairs based on something McConnell never said by drawing a distinction that was not drawn at the time.

When the shoe is on the other foot, you can rest assured that this non-existent distinction will not stop the Democrats from steamrolling the Republicans, so save your breath.

It was commonsense and therefore doesn't need to be specifically expressed.

There is nothing that would stop the democrats from steamrolling the Republicans at anytime the opportunity existed, past, present, or future.

[SFit]

Mitch never intended to be consistent or fair. Seriously, anyone who didn't think this is exactly how Mitch would act doesn't pay attention to politics.

The idea that confirming an SC justice needed to wait until after an election was really just him saying Republicans will play dirty every chance they get.

[redwood66]

If you think Harry Reid had controlled the Senate in 2016 and would not have done the same, then you are smoking heroin. That's politics baby.

[exm]

Originally Posted by redwood66

If you think Harry Reid had controlled the Senate in 2016 and would not have done the same, then you are smoking heroin. That's politics baby.

Exactly. Dems would have done the same in 2016 and would fill a SCOTUS seat in 2020 also.

[ditchoc]

Originally Posted by exm

Exactly. Dems would have done the same in 2016 and would fill a SCOTUS seat in 2020 also.

"Would have" ...


There is a big difference between statements of fantasy and facts.

[michiganmoon]

Really pathetic. I think this whole thing will come back to haunt the GOP.

[fitzy24]

The old hypocrite needs to retire.

[limaman]

Originally Posted by michiganmoon

Really pathetic. I think this whole thing will come back to haunt the GOP.

Perhaps, but the courts will be controlled by fanatics for years to come.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by TigerLily24

That was all it was.

Never before in the history of this country was a supreme court nominee refused a hearing.
Voted against, yes, but outright refused?

Never.

Incorrect. (yet again) There's a whole host of them. Both GW Bush and Reagan nominated people which the senate would not consider.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsucc...George_W._Bush