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55. The president picked his nominees. As we expect a president to do. Sen. Leahy has the power to stop

Tue Jan 7, 2014, 01:05 AM

Jan 2014

these Republican appointees. That is why elected Democrats. So that we get Democrats in as many positions of power as possible. We have Republicans all over the place in this administration. Why is that? Are there no Democrats who are qualified to head the FBI eg, for SOD among other positions that we expected to see Democrats take over?

And if you're going to tell us that it's not the fault of Democrats because Republicans won't let them do anything, then don't bother. That is not an excuse and only makes my question re electing Democrats more important. If we elect Dems who then go and appoint Republicans, because winning doesn't mean much, then again, why vote at all? I hope the Party has some answers for these questions that don't involve always making excuses.

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Democrats finally broke the filibuster on judicial nominees, and what does this President do? . . . [View all] markpkessinger Jan 2014 OP

Why does he continue to do things like this? Boomerproud Jan 2014 #1

I wish I knew n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #2

Google blue slip process. It's still a part of how the senate does business. nt stevenleser Jan 2014 #17

So what you're saying is we may as well vote for Republicans? If appointing Republicans is the 'way sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #40

See Comment #47 regarding 'District Court' nominees Tx4obama Jan 2014 #48

See 'Leahy has the power to stop this'. And he surely will. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #54

Seems like some folks do not understand how the process of nominating 'District Court' nominees... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #57

Does the NSA have something on Obama? LiberalArkie Jan 2014 #26

As I posted in another thread someone started trying to trash Obama for this>>> KittyWampus Jan 2014 #3

With the judicial filibuster now broken . . . markpkessinger Jan 2014 #4

Senatorial "holds" remain and were not repealed by the filibuster change. former9thward Jan 2014 #6

Thanks, the Boston Globe says you are right Progressive dog Jan 2014 #15

Senator Leahy has been saying that for a long time. former9thward Jan 2014 #19

It is at the 'Senate Judiciary Committee' level of the process when some Senators refuse to ... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #64

You do know that Georgia has 2 Republican Senators, don't you?...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #23

See Comment #47 regarding 'District Court' nominees Tx4obama Jan 2014 #49

John Lewis just doesn't understand politics? pscot Jan 2014 #10

Or chess. Remember this is all part of the president's grand plan Doctor_J Jan 2014 #13

he is completely entitled to voice his displeasure. It's understandable. Doesn't change reality. KittyWampus Jan 2014 #58

Exactly. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #69

It sure doesn't pscot Jan 2014 #84

yup CatWoman Jan 2014 #25

So it's pointless to elect Democrats then? I remember the urging to 'vote even for Blue Dogs sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #42

See Comment #47 re 'District Court' nominees - they're picked differently than Appeals Court & ... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #50

The president picked his nominees. As we expect a president to do. Sen. Leahy has the power to stop sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #55

My comment/explanation was in regarding to DISTRICT COURT judges in 'red' states Tx4obama Jan 2014 #56

Yes, and red states are exactly where we need to get more Democrats. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #61

In order to have more Democratic 'District Court' judges there needs to be a Dem U.S Senator... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #62

Or they use something like this to deliberately treestar Jan 2014 #72

Get rid of the blue slip process Gothmog Jan 2014 #5

Agreed atreides1 Jan 2014 #77

I'm utterly speechless and feel America has been kicked in the groin considering seven times indepat Jan 2014 #7

Ouch. I'm a member of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Laelth Jan 2014 #8

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! OnyxCollie Jan 2014 #9

Is this horse-trading? Only, using judges? Baitball Blogger Jan 2014 #11

He is a bad joke that gets unfunnier by the day Doctor_J Jan 2014 #12

"I am now convinced he was let into the white house to destroy the party. " ProSense Jan 2014 #16

He isnt evil, that's absurd. He just has a propensity to appoint Republicans. Who knew? nm rhett o rick Jan 2014 #36

Republican states get GOP District Court judges, nothing new here. See Comment #47 Tx4obama Jan 2014 #51

Just one big happy family. nm rhett o rick Jan 2014 #82

it's all game and he is playing it well! SCUBANOW Jan 2014 #38

Is it? You think it's a game, or did you forget the sarcasm thingy? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #43

Obama is getting more right-wing business done than a Repuke could DJ13 Jan 2014 #29

damn CatWoman Jan 2014 #35

No, it's not when ProSense Jan 2014 #70

Thanks, President Obama. trishtrash Jan 2014 #14

See Comment #47 regarding 'District Court' nominees Tx4obama Jan 2014 #52

"Under the proposed deal..." ProSense Jan 2014 #18

I'm sure Sen. Leahy will step in to stop this travesty from happening. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #44

George Bush nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the District Court tritsofme Jan 2014 #20

Yes, George H.W. Bush nominated Sotomayor to the district court . . . markpkessinger Jan 2014 #21

I didn't even know that a president could just abdicate the duty of choosing judges Doctor_J Jan 2014 #22

He also nominated Souter to the Supreme Court, maybe things aren't exactly the same. TheKentuckian Jan 2014 #33

And another outrage widget hits the shop floor... SidDithers Jan 2014 #24

You like Republicans? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #45

Do be sure to inform Rep. John Lewis that his outrage is 'faux,' won't you? n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #63

WTF?! blackspade Jan 2014 #27

I think ProSense Jan 2014 #28

I'm open to other suggestions. blackspade Jan 2014 #30

What do you think? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #46

See Comment #47 regarding 'District Court' nominees Tx4obama Jan 2014 #53

Not at all. You and a great many others, myself included, foolishly believed what he said. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #39

"this President" n/t UTUSN Jan 2014 #31

More evidence of the big good cop bad cop game they are playing on us. L0oniX Jan 2014 #32

This is another of his 8 dimensional chess moves, you all doc03 Jan 2014 #34

This may be true. SCUBANOW Jan 2014 #41

Disgusting. theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #37

It's the two U.S. Senators from each state that sends the President a list of names to pick from... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #47

+1. Thanks for the info. n/t FSogol Jan 2014 #73

Btw, there currently are NO pending District Court nominees. Senate sent ALL back to WH on Dec 20th Tx4obama Jan 2014 #59

Well at least the judiciary goes a little farther to the right. Oh well. neverforget Jan 2014 #60

Elections have consequences, vote Republicans.. Historic NY Jan 2014 #81

There's a new assault every day. woo me with science Jan 2014 #65

Trojaning for the 1% is hard work jsr Jan 2014 #68

kick woo me with science Jan 2014 #74

The sad thing here is that NO ONE is surprised... Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #66

If "no one is surprised" ProSense Jan 2014 #71

Was the reaction "Nonsense, I can't believe that!" or was it "Crap, not again!" Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #75

You gotta do what corporate headquarters says jsr Jan 2014 #67

When the GOP adavid Jan 2014 #76

DU finally put some factual context to this specific OP ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #78

"This time, I'm sure Republicans will *finally* realize that I'm a man they can do business with..." MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #79

LOL! n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #83

Maybe in 2016 we can elect a Prez who would never even dream of nominating/appointing Republicans Zorra Jan 2014 #80