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4. Yup there is nothing that defines how much time is needed or even if questions are asked.

Tue Sep 22, 2020, 01:52 PM

Sep 2020

It is largely based on the idea that everyone would want to do a good job for the betterment of the country. Mitch could have the nominee read a prepared statement and then call a vote immediately. The only reason to not do that is if you think that will cause you to lose the vote but Republican Senators are already saying they WILL confirm whoever Trump picks before even knowing who it is. Why even have a pretend hearing? Now I think for appearance sake Mitch will have a hearing but it will be perfunctory and a sham. "See we had a hearing and everything". Then he will call a vote and it will go by party lines.

Our system of government doesn't work if one of the parties cares about nothing but winning.

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This will make you feel better. [View all] Mme. Defarge Sep 2020 OP

LOL, Mrs Mitt Romney? RhodeIslandOne Sep 2020 #1

She no longer even considers herself a conservative. Mickju Sep 2020 #9

No.. Jennifer Rubin should Not "shup up". She's Cha Sep 2020 #23

It won't matter DFW Sep 2020 #2

True. 😞 Duppers Sep 2020 #8

Absolutely true. FoxNewsSucks Sep 2020 #15

Of course; that's not the point. colorado_ufo Sep 2020 #17

EXACTLY. That was the Point I got when I read Cha Sep 2020 #22

I wish people would understand that. Stinky The Clown Sep 2020 #24

the kids sitting in the back of the class stopdiggin Sep 2020 #29

With Mitch, the fix is always in. CaptYossarian Sep 2020 #28

That's assuming they will have hearings..... Sogo Sep 2020 #3

Yup there is nothing that defines how much time is needed or even if questions are asked. Statistical Sep 2020 #4

Before moving right to a vote, Mitch will deliver Sogo Sep 2020 #5

Yeah, that seems like a reasonable scenario. progressoid Sep 2020 #10

Just as Mitch did with the impeachment trial, any hearing will be a sham. Lonestarblue Sep 2020 #13

My thoughts exactly. soldierant Sep 2020 #14

Given statements by Leningrad Lindsay Bettie Sep 2020 #19

Meh, they won't care frazzled Sep 2020 #6

Sad, isn't it? dhol82 Sep 2020 #20

I actually think the vote will occur after nov.3 AlexSFCA Sep 2020 #7

So Jennifer Rubin, kozar Sep 2020 #11

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend". Right now as long a she, Nicole Wallace, Fla Dem Sep 2020 #16

Some of these have already officially become Democrats. colorado_ufo Sep 2020 #18

I know some have left the GOP, but did not know any of the ones I listed actually registered as Dems Fla Dem Sep 2020 #25

Some of the wingnuts are already calling for a fast vote with no hearing. SeattleVet Sep 2020 #12

If McConnel took that route, maybe the Senate Democrats could do hearings "in absentia" gristy Sep 2020 #21

You go, girl. Joinfortmill Sep 2020 #26

You go, girl. Joinfortmill Sep 2020 #27

The nominee will simply to refuse to answer Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #30