Prediction (re: Manchin and Sinema and SCOTUS)

[Mad_Machine76]

They are going to inevitably be asked about their support for a potential SCOTUS pick by Biden. They will probably say some formulation of being willing to consider whoever he nominates but refrain from unequivocally and unconditionally supporting anybody until they see who it is and "careful review of their record" before announcing their vote. In other words, they won't be outwardly obstructionist but won't pledge their unconditional support either. In short, until the hearings start and the nomination proceeds to a vote, we won't really know where they will stand on a final vote. Take it to the bank.

[jimfields33]

1. I'd rather they ask in June after the retirement

[Mad_Machine76]

2. I'm sure the media won't wait that long

In fact, I expect them to be contacted within days if not hours for their position.

[jimfields33]

3. So frustrating

I wish the media would stop trying to destroy everything. I blame them for the two bills being screwed. Yep the senators played a part, but the media lit the match.

[Mad_Machine76]

4. I agree

but they need *something* to fill the airwaves with 24-7-365. To everybody's detriment

[The Wizard]

5. How much of a bribe will it take to get one of them to switch

Party affiliation?

[ColinC]

6. Such an answer would be true for all Democrats.

[Mad_Machine76]

9. But the media will be hanging on what our renegades

have to say moreso.

[comradebillyboy]

7. Manchin and Sinema have voted for every one of Biden's

judicial picks. Biden is likely to nominate someone who Manchin and Sinema have already voted for in a previous judgeship. There is absolutely no reason to expect anything different now. The never ending doom and gloom gets real old.

[Mad_Machine76]

8. The last year has been pretty rough

Hate to worry about it, but it's a completely valid concern.

[Amishman]

10. Agreed, not expecting any issues from them

All the names floated are highly qualified and respected

[themaguffin]

11. It's going to be someone who they already voted for in the last year or so.

[Mad_Machine76]

12. But not for SCOTUS

Lower level Federal Judgeships are one thing, it being a SCOTUS appointment takes it to the next level. Of course, most of us would agree that it shouldn't be an issue if they've already approved them for courts in the past year, but Manchin and Sinema's behavior as of late throws a lot of things in doubt. Maybe everything will actually be fine, though.

[themaguffin]

13. Well, of course not for SCOTUS. I get the skepticism but let it play out.

[Mad_Machine76]

16. Agreed

[Calista241]

14. Apparently, Manchin told a WVa radio station that he is willing to support a "more liberal" jurist.

Last edited Thu Jan 27, 2022, 03:06 PM - Edit history (1)

The quote was:

"Whoever he puts up will have experience and we'll be able to judge them off of that. But as far as just the philosophical beliefs, no, that will not prohibit me from supporting somebody."

https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/01-27-2022/manchins-scotus-pledge/

[Mad_Machine76]

15. Well that is definitely a promising sign