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WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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7. They have a greater incentive not to confirm Obama's

Sun Feb 14, 2016, 11:03 AM

Feb 2016

They know the Dems are at war with one another over electablity. The salient point is Supreme Court appointments. It's being framed as, "We have to have a Dem in office, and _______ is more electable."

The Rs are likely thinking that Hillary will be our next POTUS. Taking away a 3rd justice from Obama, not as big a deal as knee capping Hillary's presidency from Day 1. Hillary will not be able to accomplish the singular most important task she was elected to do: appoint a liberal (minority, woman, etc..) SC Justice. So much for being effective, getting things done, and proving she can work with Rs. If it's Hillary, the Rs will pick the next justice.

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That Empty Chair though... [View all] yuiyoshida Feb 2016 OP

4-4 indefitively which means more liberal rulings WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #1

President Obama will fill it with a strong pro corporatist judge with some token civil rights cred. GoneFishin Feb 2016 #2

I had a similar thought: IF it's Hillary, the Rs will be selecting the next justice WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #6

"Republicans will gamble they can win the White House" rock Feb 2016 #3

a sucker bet yuiyoshida Feb 2016 #4

If Obama wanted to mess with their heads... Lancero Feb 2016 #5

They have a greater incentive not to confirm Obama's WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #7

They will gamble and lose - TBF Feb 2016 #8