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PJMcK

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9. You're absolutely correct

Sat Aug 13, 2016, 06:38 PM

Aug 2016

As they always do, the Republicans say one thing and then do the other. Under normal circumstances, Judge Garland would have been vetted and confirmed by now. But these are not normal circumstances.

President Obama already knew that the Senate would not hold hearings on his nominee to the Supreme Court. I believe that is why he named a highly-respected centrist white male who was older. Judge Garland's nomination wasn't ideological, he wouldn't be on the court for decades to come and he had already been confirmed by the same Senate that now ignored him. The president's play was brilliant politically and highlighted the hypocrisy of the GOP.

Like you, Rex, I can't wait to see how this plays out.

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After Hillary wins, should president Obama withdrawal his nomination of Garland? [View all] Nobel_Twaddle_III Aug 2016 OP

Garland would be a good justice metroins Aug 2016 #1

Yes he should, HRC will want to nominate Obama somewhere in her 8 year run. Rex Aug 2016 #2

President Obama has already said he doesn't want it (n/t) PJMcK Aug 2016 #3

well, maybe after a few years of collecting speaking fees, he can settle into it. Nobel_Twaddle_III Aug 2016 #10

A different take PJMcK Aug 2016 #4

GOP Congress should accept his pick, they already said the nominee is someone they would agree on. Rex Aug 2016 #6

You're absolutely correct PJMcK Aug 2016 #9

It is a real roller coaster ride! Rex Aug 2016 #15

Let him have his vote gwheezie Aug 2016 #5

Garland deserves hearing. I hate the pressedent it would set if he doesn't. RAFisher Aug 2016 #7

President Clinton jamese777 Aug 2016 #8

I believe she said that she would re-appoint Garland RandySF Aug 2016 #11

Republican fillibuster n/t jamese777 Aug 2016 #18

Why? He's President until 20 January. He nominated Garland. Leave it alone. struggle4progress Aug 2016 #12

No awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #13

I believe there is about 2 weeks or so of a new Congress before Jan 20th. roamer65 Aug 2016 #14

He should be withdrawn RIGHT NOW, not after she wins. Meldread Aug 2016 #16

I believe that if Garland has not been confirmed by January 20,... MohRokTah Aug 2016 #17

No TSIAS Aug 2016 #19

Not true. Meldread Aug 2016 #20

The nuclear option is great when we have the senate. yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #22

The fear is misplaced. Meldread Aug 2016 #23

I may not be thrilled with Garland, but no he should not ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2016 #21