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In reply to the discussion: Democrats shouldn't even fight this [View all]Bradshaw3
(7,964 posts)15. Ridiculous idea
First of all, they have a good chance to stop it for many reasons. Secondly, not fighting could just as easily demoralize Democrats because many people feel they haven't fought hard enough in the past. In contrast this will energize Dems of all stripes that will carry through to the election.
Plus, expanding the court, especially up to 15, will not be as easy as some seem to think. And do we know Biden would do that?
To those who think there is little way Dems can stop it should read many of the articles going around today that make very rational arguments why they can win this fight. But some seem to want to give up before the fight begins. That's a surefire way to lose.
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No, absolutely not. They should throw McConnell's words in his face over and over and fight.
Shrike47
Sep 2020
#1
I am all in for a fight...of GOP types when we have a chance to win. But we don't in this case.
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#20
Mitch is too smart for that he won't have the confirmation before the election.
Statistical
Sep 2020
#2
We can't stop them...why energize the GOP base and change the subject from Trump's
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#25
Fight it, it's a fight worth having. Even if you know it's not one you will win.
dem4decades
Sep 2020
#4
We could lose this election if we make the courts the center of the election.
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#27
If there was a chance that we could stop the seating of such an individual, I would agree with
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#36
Don't withhold protest or resistance, but filling RBG's seat now will guarantee a Dem Senate
Fiendish Thingy
Sep 2020
#10
Being strategic is not giving up...you ideas would surely lead to a loss for Biden.
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#28
Exactly. How many battles should we cede before we realize we lost the fu&&ing war?
OhioBlue
Sep 2020
#37
There is little Dems can do to stop a nomination, but not opposing it is a failure in itself
Raven123
Sep 2020
#12
And we will win tons of sympathy from the voters if we fight on just that idea.
roamer65
Sep 2020
#31
That's not how it works. Democrats not doing anything will be used to depress the vote.
joshcryer
Sep 2020
#23
If Democrats don't turn out than there is truly no hope ...this "Democrats get depressed if we
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#32
Unfortunately, the suddenly raised visibility of this issue alone will cause more of their cretins
ooky
Sep 2020
#24
We should fight it, and also hope for the backfire effect you're talking about.
gulliver
Sep 2020
#33