Obama should just nominate Hillary Clinton to the Supreme Court

[Reter]

Every side will get something they want, and I believe she could be confirmed. Think about this for a minute.

What the Republicans get from this:

They would no longer have to face her in the general election (not that that's set in stone, but every Republican thins she will win the nomination).

Someone who is not 50, so they can say she'll probably only stay on for 15-20 years.

What the Democrats get from this:

Someone far to the left of Scalia, and a good reasonable liberal who would be on their side on the vast majority of judicial issues.

Her withdrawal from the Democratic nomination and Bernie running unopposed. How sweet is that?

What Clinton gets:

A lifetime appointment. IMO this is even better than being President.

This could realistically satisfy all sides.

[treestar]

1. Not going to happen

[sharp_stick]

2. Yeah right

That could happen, said no one ever.

[Hoyt]

3. Well, it would be funny when the GOPers call her the most liberal nominee ever.

[hfojvt]

4. and the other plus side for Republicans

is that with Bernie leading the ticket, they would take 40 states in winning the Presidency and also sweep in super-majorities in both houses of Congress.

[Reter]

5. You don't think Bernie would beat Trump?

I do.

[hfojvt]

6. I don't even think Bernie would beat me.

And I don't have Trump's fame and fortune to back me up.

[Vincardog]

11. Right with Bernie leading the ticket, the Democrats would take 40 states in winning the Presidency

and also sweep in super-majorities in both houses of Congress. WIN WIN WIN

[The Second Stone]

7. Hillary Clinton is running for President of the United States

not an appointive judgeship. She's really interested in one, and has never indicated an interest in the other.

[NowSam]

8. Trust issues

Would preclude this.

[Myrina]

9. ... pro-Wall Street, Monsanto, Walmart ...

.. just somewhat more liberal on social issues ... it would be almost like Fat Tony never left.

[Reter]

10. Look at the other option

The is zero chance Obama can't get anyone confirmed to the left of Hillary. That's a fact. I'd rather have her than no one for 11 months.

[Vincardog]

12. If the court has a tie the lower court ruling stands. Since the cases before the court are appeals

Of liberal lower court rulings, the tie goes to the liberals. We win even if they don't replace anyone.

[yellowcanine]

13. No, Hillary and Bernie should announce that they would consider Obama for SCOTUS

if the Republicans refuse to confirm a nominee while Obama is still President.

[SoLeftIAmRight]

14. nice idea but...

she is not qualified

[Reter]

15. She is more qualified than a few others there

There's even one non-lawyer that Obama appointed (forget which one).