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phylny

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32. I have a serious question.

Reply to BlueCaliDem (Original post)

Mon Feb 15, 2016, 05:40 PM

Feb 2016

I'm not a minority, but a white middle-aged woman. I'm politically aware. I have no way of judging the mindset of Hispanic Americans or any other group, so I'm asking honestly.

WHY do we think the Senate refusing to confirm a nominee such as Justice Cuellar or Loretta Lynch or any person of color would motivate one or more groups? Is there precedent for this? Will people pay attention enough to care?

Thanks for educating me

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The SCOTUS Nominee the GOP FEAR the most: Tino Cuellar [View all] BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 OP

Yup, sounds like that's the one we need. Johnyawl Feb 2016 #1

Durned immigrants taking all the good jobs Orrex Feb 2016 #2

My money is on this guy.. no doubt about it. DCBob Feb 2016 #3

Tino Cuellar was also an official in both the Obama and Clinton Administrations! BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #8

Yes, the more I hear about him the more I think he is the perfect nominee. DCBob Feb 2016 #16

Judge Cuellar may not want to be served up Hortensis Feb 2016 #23

Good points. DCBob Feb 2016 #25

Yes. Wouldn't he be fabulous. Loretta Lynch Hortensis Feb 2016 #27

I fully support whatever qualified progressive candidate causes the most GOP chaos. LonePirate Feb 2016 #26

Kamala Harris is running for Barbara Boxer's seat - and it appears she'll win it. BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #29

What's his stance on marijuana legalization? B Calm Feb 2016 #4

I don't know. Maybe you should look it up. eom BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #5

I been looking, thought someone nice could help me out. B Calm Feb 2016 #7

I wasn't being negative. I really don't know. eom BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #13

Thanks B Calm Feb 2016 #15

You're welcome, B Calm. eom BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #19

Of all the critical issues facing this country.. that's your biggest concern?? DCBob Feb 2016 #10

It's one of many! B Calm Feb 2016 #12

Ok. Understood. DCBob Feb 2016 #17

Excerpt from article I just posted - I think Cuellar fits the bill flamingdem Feb 2016 #6

Hmm. The CA SC is well-stocked. hifiguy Feb 2016 #9

Yep. They're both strong Liberals and both YOUNG (Cuellar: 43 and Liu: 45). BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #18

Would this be fun,yes. Wellstone ruled Feb 2016 #11

election winning nomination SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #14

Please help: What's the correct pronunciation of "Cuellar" NurseJackie Feb 2016 #20

should be quay-yar NV Whino Feb 2016 #21

TYVM (nt) NurseJackie Feb 2016 #22

Maybe this will help: BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #28

Excellent! (That's a great resource!) Thank you! NurseJackie Feb 2016 #30

OMG! And he's 43! longship Feb 2016 #24

When is Obama likely to announce a name? wheniwasincongress Feb 2016 #31

I have a serious question. phylny Feb 2016 #32

His wife seems better qualified. GeorgeGist Feb 2016 #33