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peggysue2

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55. x1000!

Fri Nov 20, 2020, 02:56 PM

Nov 2020

Absolutely agree. Garland is one of several candidates on the list, all of whom are supremely qualified and will be champions of the country and the rule of law.

There is a certain fittingness to Garland's consideration after how badly he was abused by McConnell's obstructionism.

Another reason why those Georgia Senate seats are so damn important.

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NPR: Merrick Garland among Biden candidates for Attorney General [View all] Nevilledog Nov 2020 OP

Ruh-Roh! lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #1

Hahahahahaha! cilla4progress Nov 2020 #2

We need an aggressive AG dlk Nov 2020 #3

He's not considered a pit bull. He's pretty moderate. BComplex Nov 2020 #4

he WAS considered a moderate. mopinko Nov 2020 #7

:) He's a man of principle and deeply held beliefs with Hortensis Nov 2020 #25

x1000! peggysue2 Nov 2020 #55

Yes, GEORGIA's on our mind! I like the "fitting" aspect, Hortensis Nov 2020 #57

+1 LizBeth Nov 2020 #12

The problem is getting one confirmed Polybius Nov 2020 #16

So once again, the Democrats can do nothing because Republicans have all the power? LizBeth Nov 2020 #17

Kinda Polybius Nov 2020 #18

Always. Regardless the crimes by Republicans, or unethical behavior, no repercussions. LizBeth Nov 2020 #19

Me too Polybius Nov 2020 #21

+1 LizBeth Nov 2020 #22

That's why you appoint the 'moderate' to the top spot, and then choose Volaris Nov 2020 #63

I agree. My dream pick is Adam Schiff! TomDaisy Nov 2020 #39

Yeah, that is what I want. Barbara2423 Nov 2020 #50

Oh please, please, please, make it so, dware Nov 2020 #5

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! malaise Nov 2020 #6

Right man for the wrong times. tman Nov 2020 #8

WE NEED THOSE TWO SENATORS FROM GEORGIA....... a kennedy Nov 2020 #9

This! Hortensis Nov 2020 #26

Too moderate crimycarny Nov 2020 #10

+1 LizBeth Nov 2020 #13

'member, moderate in politics means ideology. Both Hortensis Nov 2020 #27

We need someone who won't bend over backwards to appear "apolitical" crimycarny Nov 2020 #45

Legal principles ARE apolitical, but they're NOT a-principle. Hortensis Nov 2020 #47

Again--not about the law, about the WILL to apply the law. crimycarny Nov 2020 #56

? It's not the AG's job to heal the nation. Hortensis Nov 2020 #59

you're one of those "have to have the last word people" aren't you? Sanctimony much? crimycarny Nov 2020 #65

Lol, Republicans are also not happy with liberal Democratic Hortensis Nov 2020 #67

Exactly. He'll go out of his way to prove how magnanimous he is in not holding it against the Solomon Nov 2020 #52

KARMA?!?!?! NewDayOranges Nov 2020 #11

With someone like Garland, I think it will be an indication from Biden we are all just moving on. 4 LizBeth Nov 2020 #14

that's what I'm afraid of FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #32

Yes. It would. LizBeth Nov 2020 #34

What a brilliant idea! BootinUp Nov 2020 #15

Yes! Please let this happen Amishman Nov 2020 #20

This is not a good idea. Marius25 Nov 2020 #23

Good question, except that if he did he'd Hortensis Nov 2020 #28

He is nearly 70, it would be a nice capstone to his career. tritsofme Nov 2020 #46

I am glad to hear it. But the qualities needed for judgeship and those needed for cleaning out... Hekate Nov 2020 #24

It is too bad Garland was denied a seat on SCOTUS, DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #29

I'd like to see Preet in that job. roamer65 Nov 2020 #30

That makes two of us! n/t DFW Nov 2020 #38

Except in a banana Republic like the one Barr's been trying... NNadir Nov 2020 #31

Adding a post in support of Preet FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #33

Garland rso Nov 2020 #35

What a wonderful Fuck you Mitch that would be. Autumn Nov 2020 #36

The country needs a strong and aggressive AG... kentuck Nov 2020 #37

Preet Bharara or Danny Goldman. Garland can be the nominee for the expanded SCOTUS. ancianita Nov 2020 #40

There is no path for SCOTUS expansion in the next Congress. tritsofme Nov 2020 #42

Why not? Not enough senators? ancianita Nov 2020 #58

Joe Manchin publicly came out against both ending the filibuster tritsofme Nov 2020 #60

I see. I'm pretty sure the party can make sticking with the party worth his time and effort. ancianita Nov 2020 #62

Trump got nearly 70% of the vote in WV. tritsofme Nov 2020 #66

There might be a few other Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #64

I hear you. ancianita Nov 2020 #69

From your lips to God's ears! Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #70

Two words: volstork Nov 2020 #41

He should assist in filing charges against Moscow Mitch FakeNoose Nov 2020 #43

I want a shark at AG Roland99 Nov 2020 #44

This would be...AMAZING! liberalmuse Nov 2020 #48

Interesting. (I'll bet he's not PUBLICLY LOBBYING for the job.) NurseJackie Nov 2020 #49

Oh my! Moscow Mitch wouldn't want him in charge of the Justice Department and FBI... WyattKansas Nov 2020 #51

How about Hillary for AG? kskiska Nov 2020 #53

Reminds me of when the Rethugs wouldn't let Liz Warren run the CPFB OMGWTF Nov 2020 #54

I don't know about that...seems like a rumor to get people talking Buckeyeblue Nov 2020 #61

I much prefer Doug Jones, radius777 Nov 2020 #68

I suggested this recently! LisaM Nov 2020 #71