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Cosmocat

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10. No, it was the perfect choice for that reason

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 08:20 AM

Mar 2016

They would not hold a vote on a BHO pick this cycle if he reanimated Reagen corpse and nominated it.

People want to get into histrionics, but there is zero, ZERO chance the Rs hold a vote any BHO's now because any R senator who voted for cloture to even allow a vote would never see another term because their base would turn on him.

All his picking a big liberal would do would give them some semi-legitimate bs rationale.

Merrick just helps to further highlight how big of assholes they are.

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Cenk Uygur rips Merrick Garland: If he were nominated by a Repub �I�d want to filibuster him� [View all] LiberalArkie Mar 2016 OP

This is more informative than one of Cenk's spasmodic rants BeyondGeography Mar 2016 #1

Yep! Chasstev365 Mar 2016 #2

It isn't a "bluff" Cosmocat Mar 2016 #9

I wish DC's Democrats feared their base. Scuba Mar 2016 #15

Like the government zentrum Mar 2016 #31

They do fear their base. -none Mar 2016 #42

Maybe not "now" but some at least have let it be known truebluegreen Mar 2016 #64

BHO picked two very solid progressives Cosmocat Mar 2016 #68

He did--but I was speaking of this seat, truebluegreen Mar 2016 #71

As was I Cosmocat Mar 2016 #74

"duh" on what the Rs will allow. truebluegreen Mar 2016 #81

President Obama is doing his duty. 21st Century Poet Mar 2016 #28

Realpolitic...it's real. Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #35

Senate is to oppose an appointment ONLY if there are obvious or unusual Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #52

Based on what? The Senate can advise and consent however they want. RAFisher Mar 2016 #70

Correct ... salinsky Mar 2016 #60

Can we all just STFU about umpteen dimensional chess? tularetom Mar 2016 #3

ahhh the chess thing.....whenever obama does something that makes me wanna puke dembotoz Mar 2016 #4

What you mock as "umpteen dimensional chess" is actually NYC Liberal Mar 2016 #11

So now you are calling our President a "brain dead moron"? Loki Mar 2016 #13

This Pick Is BS billhicks76 Mar 2016 #20

I didn't call President Obama a brain dead moron. Loki Mar 2016 #25

Whoever alerted for that should just hang it up. revbones Mar 2016 #78

iconically the post calling the 'brain dead moron' out was hidden by jury MariaThinks Mar 2016 #48

Another Bernie supporters thinks Obama is "a brain dead moron" itsrobert Mar 2016 #26

And Sanders supporters wonder why they are not appealing to the broad base of the Democratic Party Gothmog Mar 2016 #30

LOL messiah Mar 2016 #32

"People on this forum are mostly Republicans who defend conservative policies." BeyondGeography Mar 2016 #36

Such bitter, toxic, irrational hatred directed towards President Obama. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #41

This isn't a chess move nomination. Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #5

Obama is the only one in this discussion who got elected to be POTUS redkwamya Mar 2016 #6

He may not matter. MisterFred Mar 2016 #7

Didnt Like What Bush Did Either billhicks76 Mar 2016 #19

... chervilant Mar 2016 #21

Everyone has opinions. Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #47

that's literally nonsense. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #53

They weighed in on NAFTA Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #56

that case was unanimous. Ruth Bader Ginsburg voted to uphold NAFTA nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #57

Exactly. blackspade Mar 2016 #8

No, it was the perfect choice for that reason Cosmocat Mar 2016 #10

Picking a viable liberal candidate would just ruin their chances of NYC Liberal Mar 2016 #12

IOW, permanently limit their careers BeyondGeography Mar 2016 #14

Funny how a week ago I was told to support Garland because President Obama A Simple Game Mar 2016 #23

I didn't tell you that. I said the same thing the day he was nominated. NYC Liberal Mar 2016 #29

That is a nonsensical arguement. blackspade Mar 2016 #18

A conservative would have green-lighted a lawsuit against the Abu Ghraib prison contractors? BeyondGeography Mar 2016 #22

I never said he wasn't a mixed bag. blackspade Mar 2016 #43

In truth, no one can credibly say they know how he would vote on CU BeyondGeography Mar 2016 #45

Well, I hope you are right. blackspade Mar 2016 #61

What part dont you get Cosmocat Mar 2016 #67

I don't 'get' that part because it is an assumption based on no data. blackspade Mar 2016 #69

So Cosmocat Mar 2016 #73

My data comes from previous standoffs w/Obama blackspade Mar 2016 #75

Which is a LOT smaller sample size Cosmocat Mar 2016 #79

Well, you are entitled to your opinion. blackspade Mar 2016 #80

the Republicans are the ones not allowing him to get a hearing nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #54

They will. blackspade Mar 2016 #62

how is Merrick Garland--who clerked for William Brennan--a "great" choice geek tragedy Mar 2016 #63

Ask the GOP blackspade Mar 2016 #65

Garland's nomination is another example of why we don't need another status quo President. Scuba Mar 2016 #16

I'm continually amazed at Obama's RepubliCON like behavior fasttense Mar 2016 #17

kick imagine2015 Mar 2016 #24

In other words, no SCOTUS justice should ever be confirmed again, ever. onenote Mar 2016 #27

Perhaps it's just as well we wait until after the General Election gordyfl Mar 2016 #33

Cenk Uygur is a loud-mouthed, blowhard, windbag poseur. Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #34

Agree.I can't even watch that blowhard.nt sufrommich Mar 2016 #37

I last tried to watch him on MSNBC and was glad when he was axed. Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #38

The typical 'attack the messenger' response. blackspade Mar 2016 #44

Messenger, Shemessenger...he's just plain obnoxious, even when he's Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #46

Well, sad day for you then. blackspade Mar 2016 #49

What ev...I suspect I'll do just fine without Cenk's daily screeds. Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #51

This should not be surprising at all Red Knight Mar 2016 #39

Garland is a moderate liberal. He's a respected judge. I'll take that. DemocraticWing Mar 2016 #40

Moderate liberal? blackspade Mar 2016 #50

he clerked for William Brennan. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #55

Which means what, exactly? blackspade Mar 2016 #59

K&R CharlotteVale Mar 2016 #58

he's perfectly fit to serve on the court, he just is not ideologically left enough La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2016 #66

If Antonin Scalia was ressurrected Aerows Mar 2016 #72

What is up with Cenk lately? OhZone Mar 2016 #76

Get used to the new normal.. sendero Mar 2016 #77