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davidpdx

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69. I don't think she should be pressured to step down

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 12:13 AM

Jul 2013

That being said, if she passed away in 2016 (even early in the year) before the presidential election there is no way a replacement would be confirmed unless the Ds in the Senate have 60 votes (which I see as doubtful). Once we get out of 2015, she's got to hold on until the spring of 2017.

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Justice Ginsburg Won�t Bow To Liberal Pressure To Retire Before 2016 [View all] cal04 Jul 2013 OP

I wish she would. I think her philosophy on this is wrong cali Jul 2013 #1

Good. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #2

There never was a Liberal president and there never will be. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #3

Then let her stay. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #7

100% agreed. She's proven to be an excellent Supreme Court Justice BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #16

I was about to make this point myself. Lasher Jul 2013 #22

The public voted for a liberal President in 2008. dawg Jul 2013 #32

Yeah, they did get a center-left president, hence his successful second win for a second term BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #43

His win for a second term was largely because Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #53

If opposing Social Security cuts and the trashing of the 4th Amendment makes me a Purist ... dawg Jul 2013 #65

+1 dflprincess Jul 2013 #67

Wide sweeping statements are never wrong demwing Jul 2013 #36

Based on electoral history, "dem"wing. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #44

I get the feeling you're laughing at me and not with me :) demwing Jul 2013 #63

well if she retires or dies after 2016 and a repub is elected cali Jul 2013 #4

Wishful thinking, because NO Repub will win in 2016. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #15

Excuse me? Did you just accuse me of wishing for a repub to win the Presidency? cali Jul 2013 #17

"well if she retires or dies after 2016 and a repub *IS* elected" is your statement, isn't it? BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #21

not even a little valid. disgusting is what it is. cali Jul 2013 #23

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #46

making a ridiculous and uninformed pronouncement assertively doesn't make it cali Jul 2013 #47

Nothing ridiculous OR uninformed on my part, BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #50

lol. just everything you write, cali Jul 2013 #56

LOL, 7 posts hidden in the last 90 days! You have anger issues! n-t Logical Jul 2013 #62

What president is going to appoint this liberal? tularetom Jul 2013 #6

I'll take the chance. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #8

Why would you think that the President would appoint a moderate? cali Jul 2013 #20

He would appoint another moderate SCOTUS Justice because that is what he has done. Lasher Jul 2013 #35

So you don't think Kagan or Sotomayor are liberal? Recursion Jul 2013 #68

Because both of his nominees Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #54

sighs DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #55

let's recall who appointed the liberal that is in theory being replaced dsc Jul 2013 #24

and a Clinton will name another four in her two terms starting 1-17-2017 graham4anything Jul 2013 #31

Zing!!! madinmaryland Jul 2013 #58

I don't necessarily see her getting two terms customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #59

Expect President Rubio's choice to disappoint you. nt onehandle Jul 2013 #10

Strawman. nt Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #11

President . . . Rubio?? BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #18

yeah thats a hoot eh? demwing Jul 2013 #38

Both of President Obama's choices have been superb and liberal. WI_DEM Jul 2013 #12

Both of Obama's choices have been more conservative than the Justices they replaced Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #14

Good for her. Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #5

^^This! ^^ BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #19

Hillary is going to nominate Obama to SCOTUS in 2018. graham4anything Jul 2013 #29

I think I'll join you in peering into the future: No way will Hillary be the next President. cali Jul 2013 #40

Why do you claim that? Unless, of course, you know for a fact she's not running in 2016. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #51

sigh. I'm claiming it because I'm tired of that poster claiming hundreds of times cali Jul 2013 #57

Sure. Iggo Jul 2013 #45

More likely, Martin O'Malley (45) will nominate Obama to SCOTUS in 2018. madinmaryland Jul 2013 #60

I can't agree with those who want to hang on to their position until the bitter end WI_DEM Jul 2013 #9

The Dems don't have the Senate. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #13

Methinks you forgot about Sonia Sotomayer and Elana Kagen and Steve Breyer graham4anything Jul 2013 #28

No, I didn't. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #52

I am torn dsc Jul 2013 #25

What stupidity BeyondGeography Jul 2013 #26

Now that it is known Hillary is running, we don't have to worry about losing in 2016 as she is 45. graham4anything Jul 2013 #27

I missed her announcement. Please link to it. cali Jul 2013 #30

It's weird how people think that 2016 woolldog Jul 2013 #33

yep. it's willfully blind. cali Jul 2013 #34

I do not think sabbat hunter Jul 2013 #49

Actually Hillary is 66. Martin O'Malley (45) just turned 50. madinmaryland Jul 2013 #61

Thanks a bunch Justice Ginsburg - for gambling on our kids' futures. polichick Jul 2013 #37

She said she wouldnt be stepping down in 2013.... Gin Jul 2013 #39

We need to limit the Supreme Court appointments Politicalboi Jul 2013 #41

Maybe she's adding pressure on one of the Neanderthals to retire first. Maybe KENNEDY would go? UTUSN Jul 2013 #42

She needs to retire now. Yes, she is a wonderful SCJ but kiranon Jul 2013 #48

I find it highly objectionable that a Justice is being pressured to quit for... TreasonousBastard Jul 2013 #64

She is far more liberal than any person Obama would replace her with. RedCappedBandit Jul 2013 #66

I don't think she should be pressured to step down davidpdx Jul 2013 #69