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41. Except for every past President too. W had to appoint Sotomayor to her last court, too

Reply to rhett o rick (Reply #36)

Tue May 13, 2014, 09:26 AM

May 2014

Why people suddenly notice this now is a bit confusing...

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DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION Lines Up AGAINST Obama Judicial Nominee [View all] Segami May 2014 OP

Why does the President do stuff like this? Enthusiast May 2014 #1

He Doesn't Have To Run Again... And Is Seeking His "Bi-Partisan" Legacy... WillyT May 2014 #4

Did nobody read the article? Chambliss picked him Recursion May 2014 #35

There you go again BainsBane May 2014 #37

Another Michael Boggs fan steps forward. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #48

Not liking Boggs isn't mutually exclusive w/ understanding the politics involved KittyWampus May 2014 #59

Right. That's exactly what I said BainsBane May 2014 #63

I did jump to a conclusion. Your snarky comment seemed to imply that you supported Michael Boggs. rhett o rick May 2014 #66

Once again, it's the bad Republicans responsible and not the Pres. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #40

Yes, Rhett. It's called "Politics". Which involves "Opposition". KittyWampus May 2014 #60

So where do you stand? Do you agree with the OP? nm rhett o rick May 2014 #67

Yes. Obama made that deal. That gave us Boggs. cui bono May 2014 #71

I imagine he thinks he will make a fine judge Dragonfli May 2014 #13

It's sad. That's all I can say. Enthusiast May 2014 #18

Facepalm. Obama didn't pick him, Chambliss did Recursion May 2014 #34

Yes of course, Obama has nothing to do with appointing federal judges Dragonfli May 2014 #39

So do you support the Pres on this or the Democrats that want to block the rhett o rick May 2014 #42

Sigh Recursion May 2014 #44

Interesting that you wont tell us where you stand. I support the Democrats on this. rhett o rick May 2014 #49

As the OP pointed out, Senatorial privilege creates this problem. Should the President msanthrope May 2014 #17

Is it really better to fill a vacancy with someone that can do great damage? Dragonfli May 2014 #19

No; this is a deal. He appoints four, they appoint two Recursion May 2014 #27

A vacant seat means people like my clients get to sit in places like, PRISON, for longer. It means msanthrope May 2014 #31

They get to get quick "justice" from ...... him? Dragonfli May 2014 #38

The federal docket needs to move...slow courts benefit no one. And yes...we lawyers msanthrope May 2014 #52

At least you are honest about preferring bad judges that screw over Women and minorities Dragonfli May 2014 #54

Yes....I want a federal judge in a circuit I don't practice in so my clients will pay me quicker!! msanthrope May 2014 #57

And as the OP points out, Democrats should get some backbone and tell rhett o rick May 2014 #45

Democrats blue-slipped Sotomayor under Bush....again, do you have a solution to the Senatorial msanthrope May 2014 #55

I will gladly give you my ideas, but you only ask questions. Tell us how you stand. rhett o rick May 2014 #58

I think the package deal will be passed by a majority of Democrats. Boggs isn't the most troubling msanthrope May 2014 #62

I agree with you. Well, except for your last paragraph. I guess you just can resist. rhett o rick May 2014 #65

You can disparage Boggs all you want...I have no interest in defending him. The fact remains, msanthrope May 2014 #69

The Republicans are using the Democrats rule yeoman6987 May 2014 #61

This is another "rule" that is being abused and needs to end. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #68

"Judge swaps" aren't exactly new Recursion May 2014 #25

I s'pose it's less controversial than wife swaps for the same purpose. Nuclear Unicorn May 2014 #50

I think he sees himself ... GeorgeGist May 2014 #32

A possible lifetime appointment for a right wing hack by Obama because of neverforget May 2014 #2

Thanks for this post. His other Judicial Appointment is the one Who Approved BinLaden's Killing... KoKo May 2014 #3

So, where are the cheerleaders telling us Le Taz Hot May 2014 #5

Call me when the opposition starts parroting RW libertarian talking points. baldguy May 2014 #7

Isn't Boggs the opposition? Dragonfli May 2014 #14

Try actually reading the OP before commenting. baldguy May 2014 #21

Well, I did: he hates Women, Gay folks, and Minorities Dragonfli May 2014 #23

Ah, I see. For you, political positions are pre-defined and don't depend on contextual information. baldguy May 2014 #24

So, you really like this guy and his abhorrent positions eh? Dragonfli May 2014 #28

There you go again, using your own prejudices to set up a straw man to knock down. baldguy May 2014 #29

In other words... theHandpuppet May 2014 #33

BINGO bobduca May 2014 #46

Here is what the OP says: "This is not a nominee who will represent Obama or further his legacy. rhett o rick May 2014 #70

Now now. Let's not be too critical. progressoid May 2014 #11

What's your remedy to the blue slip problem then? You do realize that the President must msanthrope May 2014 #15

^^^ Here's your answer. U4ikLefty May 2014 #20

*shrug* it even says in the article this is part of a deal (nt) Recursion May 2014 #26

I've already written to my Democratic Senator who sits on the Judiciary Committee. eom MohRokTah May 2014 #6

Some days. Autumn May 2014 #8

More like every single day woo me with science May 2014 #72

In January, Georgia may have Senator Nunn n2doc May 2014 #9

Sonia Sotomayor was appointed by George H.W. Bush under similar circumstances. tritsofme May 2014 #10

I am surprised at those that ask why? This is typical of Pres Obama's nominations and appointments. rhett o rick May 2014 #12

So what's your solution to the blue slip problem? nt msanthrope May 2014 #16

They have no clue about what you're talking about, so don't expect an answer. baldguy May 2014 #22

I think that's disrespectful to the OP, frankly. The OP put together a very well researched piece msanthrope May 2014 #30

Why does it seem that this is the only president ever to face with that devastating problem? rhett o rick May 2014 #36

Except for every past President too. W had to appoint Sotomayor to her last court, too Recursion May 2014 #41

Every President faced this problem...thus, Sotomayor was appointed by Bush. Again...do you msanthrope May 2014 #53

Absolutely typical. woo me with science May 2014 #73

Blumenthal is my good Senator, he'll fight back on this. n/t Jefferson23 May 2014 #43

snip* To secure his legacy, President Obama needs to act now,and make as many nominations Jefferson23 May 2014 #47

Is there any evidence that Pres Obama doesnt like Michael Boggs? If not, rhett o rick May 2014 #51

I'm not sure there is evidence he disapproves. I don't think a conversation about Jefferson23 May 2014 #64

When you sup with the devil use a long spoon rock May 2014 #56

K&R woo me with science May 2014 #74