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(63,645 posts) Wed Apr 2, 2014, 09:49 AM Apr 2014

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Who nominated them, and how they voted... [View all]

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Supreme Court Justices who were nominated by Republican presidents are in [font color="red"]red[/font].
Supreme Court Justices who were nominated by Democratic presidents are in [font color="blue"]blue[/font].

List of Justices who voted to STRIKE DOWN caps on total campaign giving:
[font color="red"]John Roberts
Samuel Alito
Anthony Kennedy
Clarence Thomas
Antonin Scalia[/font]

List of Justices who voted to KEEP caps on total campaign giving:
[font color="blue"]Elena Kagan
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Stephen Breyer
Sonia Sotomayor[/font]

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Who nominated them, and how they voted... [View all] Skinner Apr 2014 OP

K&R handmade34 Apr 2014 #1

Kinda says it all, don't it? zappaman Apr 2014 #2

Thomas is the sorriest excuse for a human as I ever knew. nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #139

k&r n/t RainDog Apr 2014 #3

and that is a powerful point. cali Apr 2014 #4

The point is those justices in red are Fascist. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #74

Kick and rec. This is why voting Democratic in EVERY election matters. FSogol Apr 2014 #5

we don't agree on much, but that we do agree on- at least when it comes cali Apr 2014 #14

The endless money they've just rewarded their comrades sufrommich Apr 2014 #6

Fascists suck.. PowerToThePeople Apr 2014 #7

They have no positive attributes. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #75

Should be made into a poster for 2014 campaigns. n/t Jefferson23 Apr 2014 #8

Good point. blue neen Apr 2014 #11

+1 /nt think Apr 2014 #13

It definitely should be shown during the campaign. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #31

Yea, there is no advantage in using a subtle approach. I would prefer we first state what we Jefferson23 Apr 2014 #45

"that's what people want" Enthusiast Apr 2014 #76

And we have people here who say keeping the White House doesn't matter BeyondGeography Apr 2014 #9

Burning stupidity on display,for sure. nt sufrommich Apr 2014 #15

Oh, it totally matters. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #79

And you really think she would appoint a Scalia? dbackjon Apr 2014 #89

You can't reason with a person that writes such shit. Spend your bluestate10 Apr 2014 #152

Some people really know how to shoot themselves in the foot treestar Apr 2014 #47

Sad Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #122

As far as I am concerned, people that have that view are beyond stupid bluestate10 Apr 2014 #151

Thanks, Skinner. enlightenment Apr 2014 #10

In red and blue JustAnotherGen Apr 2014 #12

Another nail in the coffin of the gop. More proof that they are deliberately destroying the USA. jwirr Apr 2014 #16

Not a nail in the GOP's coffin. Brigid Apr 2014 #20

Well I was hoping this would smarten the voters up. jwirr Apr 2014 #22

How is being exposed to an unlimited number of Rethug ads going to smarten voters up? pnwmom Apr 2014 #62

Excellent question dickthegrouch Apr 2014 #72

I wish, but it is not. There are lots of people who think the decision is patriotic, and similar BS. Hoyt Apr 2014 #68

Great post! joshcryer Apr 2014 #17

Didn't we already know this? What am I missing? nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #19

"What am I missing?" handmade34 Apr 2014 #50

That some people desperately need reminders that the Dems are not the same as recons and Cha Apr 2014 #114

So did Bill Maher. He defined the reason Democrats exist. We have a mission: freshwest Apr 2014 #144

Excellent fresh! the Supreme Court and Global Climate Change to name another Cha Apr 2014 #148

"There is no difference between the parties," is the common theme. joshcryer Apr 2014 #115

Money trumps democracy. Octafish Apr 2014 #18

The good (blue), the bad (red) and the ugly (red) for America. nt UtahLib Apr 2014 #21

Those five red names? They need to be impeached Autumn Apr 2014 #23

I strongly agree. n/t defacto7 Apr 2014 #161

I don't know what more need be said. Brigid Apr 2014 #24

Please also note the democrats that voted fo Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #25

Oh wow. The only one I had really followed was Thomas Autumn Apr 2014 #30

1986 was a long time ago ... back when a President's nominees tended to sail through with little JoePhilly Apr 2014 #34

Obviously 1986 was a long time ago. Autumn Apr 2014 #35

So it doesn't count.... Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #37

Blows the mind doesn't it. Autumn Apr 2014 #40

I think if the Dems who let Scalia sail through back then had any idea Scalia JoePhilly Apr 2014 #38

Robert Bork? bullwinkle428 Apr 2014 #41

That's part of why I said "tended" to sail through. JoePhilly Apr 2014 #46

Just how bad was he? Enthusiast Apr 2014 #81

Roberts was the really big shock at the time Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #61

Excellent point.............nt Enthusiast Apr 2014 #80

Obama opposed both Roberts and Alito Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #93

Ted Kennedy lead the charge Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #96

Damn I miss Ted Kennedy. nt Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #98

This is important - often Dems are complicit in the corporate takeover. polichick Apr 2014 #95

Yes, Russ Feingold voted for John Roberts.. not the point of the OP. Cha Apr 2014 #118

So Senate votes don't count? Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #124

I said it wasn't the point of Skinner's OP. Cha Apr 2014 #127

Oh you speak for skinner now? Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #128

No Roberts or Alito to approve mzmolly Apr 2014 #125

I gave the data Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #126

I don't care for third rail liberals. mzmolly Apr 2014 #138

Completely irrelevant. DCBob Apr 2014 #157

The point is, you want your side to be the one making the NOMINATIONS ecstatic Apr 2014 #179

Alito's opinion in the Citizen's United case was that....... Trust Buster Apr 2014 #26

Alito is not naive. Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #29

I'll make the call. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #83

Kick n Rec n/t Earth Bound Misfit Apr 2014 #27

Voting is important and voting for democrats is important. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #28

This same right-wing Gang of Five billh58 Apr 2014 #32

I know it's wrong to wish for unfortunate accidents.... Avalux Apr 2014 #33

The loss would immediately be replaced by another "like minded" judge.nt ladjf Apr 2014 #59

No,it wouldn't. Obama would never replace sufrommich Apr 2014 #65

I wasn't implying that Obama would appoint a right wing judge. ladjf Apr 2014 #78

That would be just fine. A 4-4 tie means this ruling doesn't happen. jeff47 Apr 2014 #121

No, Obama would appoint the replacement. n/t Avalux Apr 2014 #73

today's successful limbaugh boycott efforts would have kept thomas off the bench if used then in certainot Apr 2014 #36

In other words, Republicans HATE democracy LiberalEsto Apr 2014 #39

that's right barbtries Apr 2014 #69

They actually have destroyed our democracy. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #86

i don't want to believe barbtries Apr 2014 #112

Oh, it can be restored. But we must first overcome voter suppression and apathy. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #113

They appear to prefer some weird kind of Machiavellian Fascism. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #85

Well, color me surprised. . . . . . . . . . . . . not. Arkansas Granny Apr 2014 #42

5 red justices corrupt to the core bought and paid for. Hobby Lobby is licking their chops mountain grammy Apr 2014 #43

K & R SunSeeker Apr 2014 #44

Our outrage rustbeltrefugee Apr 2014 #48

Nina Totenberg on NPR was covering this story just a bit ago. 2banon Apr 2014 #64

Really brings home the importance of voting rudolph the red Apr 2014 #49

and handmade34 Apr 2014 #52

Indeed! rudolph the red Apr 2014 #55

k&R stage left Apr 2014 #51

I can only hope that at the end of this term, Bader-Ginsburg and Breyer (if no one else) retire. OmahaBlueDog Apr 2014 #53

K & R TDale313 Apr 2014 #54

It matters who's in the White House. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #56

Which, graphically, underscores ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #57

Exactly Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #136

Nailed it. freshwest Apr 2014 #142

The GOP justices do nothing but promote the GOP ideology. Thank you for posting this nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #58

The Midterms matter. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #60

Point taken. n/t whatchamacallit Apr 2014 #63

It is also the confirmation Savannahmann Apr 2014 #66

K&R SalviaBlue Apr 2014 #67

Thank you for this. It really brings the message home. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #70

K&R DeadLetterOffice Apr 2014 #71

That is the only reason any decent person ever really needs to always vote for the Democratic Zorra Apr 2014 #77

FYI Botany Apr 2014 #82

K&R Firebrand Gary Apr 2014 #84

Kick!n/t Dalai_1 Apr 2014 #87

If a Republican wins in 2016 and gets to replace Kennedy Gothmog Apr 2014 #88

Absolutely. We can say goodbye to the Civil Rights Act. All of it. AlinPA Apr 2014 #106

Im convinced striking down the voting rights act is a key part of their takeover strategy. DCBob Apr 2014 #146

I really really hate them, lark Apr 2014 #90

BINGO- Elections have consequences. Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #91

Hard to believe that in our lifetimes we had such Republicans dsc Apr 2014 #92

K&R.... daleanime Apr 2014 #94

Keep supporting Third Way candidates 1000words Apr 2014 #97

I see this whole thing went right over your "third way" head like it has anything whatsoever to Cha Apr 2014 #116

Don't waste your time. There are other options available besides bluestate10 Apr 2014 #153

Oh, I'm not trying to convince the purists.. just letting them know their little Cha Apr 2014 #155

Skinner, I don't know if you noticed, but Thomas wouldn't have made it through were it not for Biden 2banon Apr 2014 #99

^^^This^^^ 1000words Apr 2014 #101

A Dem POTUS means never having to confirm a fascist for SCOTUS. nt Zorra Apr 2014 #102

True. Let's move to remove Thomas and Scalia for legal and ethics violations before it's too late. 2banon Apr 2014 #109

For one thing Thomas should always recuse himself when anything is up for consideration Iliyah Apr 2014 #137

a Dem Pres would not nominate Scalia , if Biden was PRes he would not have nominated Scalia JI7 Apr 2014 #103

I agree. It's an absurd suggestion. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #105

Of course that's true.. I didn't say Obama or any Democratic Party member for that matter 2banon Apr 2014 #108

You really think they would have nominated someone reasonable as an alternative?? DCBob Apr 2014 #150

"But But But.. Russ Feingold voted for John Roberts so the OP is Cha Apr 2014 #119

Which Means we need to vote for more Liberals and Progressives fascisthunter Apr 2014 #111

agree n/t 2banon Apr 2014 #129

like Russ Feingold who voted to confirm ? JI7 Apr 2014 #132

Well, You Got me There fascisthunter Apr 2014 #133

hahha JI7 Apr 2014 #134

Oh right.. Skinner wouldn't have "noticed" that.. which has nothing to do with the point in Cha Apr 2014 #117

Using the Senate to block nominations based on ideology has serious consequences Hippo_Tron Apr 2014 #158

Of course, but you're preaching to the choir.. 2banon Apr 2014 #160

thomas did not report money given to his wife by tea baggers for years questionseverything Apr 2014 #177

goddamn effing pukes. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2014 #100

I could prove how many good swear words I know, but whats the point now? AAO Apr 2014 #104

excellent point nt steve2470 Apr 2014 #107

I know this sounds harsh but, Stellar Apr 2014 #110

Wrote in another thread, but will repeat: Hillary voted against Alito and Roberts n/t OKNancy Apr 2014 #120

Good on her, Nancy and so did the current President. Cha Apr 2014 #130

it's the legacy of Presidents. it's the shit that keeps on giving. spanone Apr 2014 #123

It's a shame you should even feel the NEED to post this. blm Apr 2014 #131

I said fuck the "no difference" people in the 2010 Gubernatorial bluestate10 Apr 2014 #154

Bing-GO! Yeah, I wonder why Skinner felt the need to state the Obvious on THE Cha Apr 2014 #156

Either they're trolls or ecstatic Apr 2014 #181

Kick & highly recommended. William769 Apr 2014 #135

DEMS helped CONFIRM many of the baddies, too. Just pointing that out. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #140

Kicked and Recommending! sheshe2 Apr 2014 #141

K&R BumRushDaShow Apr 2014 #143

Anyone who says Democrats are the same as Republicans has LOST THEIR FUCKING MIND! baldguy Apr 2014 #145

Ralph nader Liberal_in_LA Apr 2014 #147

Your fact still won't convince the DUERs who vote their "principles" bluestate10 Apr 2014 #149

This is, above all other things, we need to GOTV! (nt) NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #159

Ugh. Rex Apr 2014 #162

Let's Hear From Sen Russ Feingold on Why He Voted For John Roberts.. Cha Apr 2014 #163

Hate to break it to you BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #164

Aren't you just a ray of pessimism. and, you're not "breaking" anything to Skinner, fyi. Cha Apr 2014 #165

Sorry BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #166

We'll see what is achievable. If you have a crystal ball I maintain it's murky. Cha Apr 2014 #167

Let's see some cites on this - TBF Apr 2014 #170

Ok BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #173

That's a description - TBF Apr 2014 #174

What? BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #178

I'm not a con law scholar - TBF Apr 2014 #180

"Simply put the supreme court TBF Apr 2014 #183

Yeah BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #184

DAMN!!! SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #168

Hey Sunset.. :( Cha Apr 2014 #182

So if we want more decisions like that one, Progressive dog Apr 2014 #169

KIck Cha Apr 2014 #171

Time to Change the Number of Sitting Supremes? cer7711 Apr 2014 #172

It's definitely been discussed before. nt TBF Apr 2014 #175

If only Kennedy didn't vote with the unfair/lousey/Republicican Justices. Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #176