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In reply to the discussion: This Election is Not About Clinton or Trump [View all]First Speaker
(4,858 posts)42. Prediction: if Hillary wins and the Senate remains GOP...
...they'll obstruct her Supreme Court choices for the whole four years of her term. They won't care if the Court ends up with three members. The GOP is in full rule-or-ruin mode, and will remain that way. Of course, it goes without saying that they'll act similarly with her lower Federal court selections, as well. If this sounds crazy--well, is it any crazier than how they've already acted?
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Exactly ... these vacancies would be immediately filled by conservative ....
etherealtruth
Jul 2016
#57
Massive K & R from this 70-year-old. Let's keep our eyes on the real prize.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#11
Should I be flattered or incensed? LOL! Do I sound "wet-behind-the-ears" or a bit callow?
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#40
My "salad days" as a graduate student here in Paris are long past. I'm now a retired
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#47
Thanks. Don't think you would've been eligible, however. I taught TOEFL classes.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2016
#52
I couldn't agree more! I have many friends who are now saying the system is broken and they
Liberal In Red State
Jul 2016
#13
Elect D Senate. Elect D Legislatures to squash gerrymndering. Make Ryan sweat & maybe a D House. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2016
#18
I've been saying that since day one. The Supreme court is the main goal of this election,
shraby
Jul 2016
#19
Very true. I wouldn't weep if that incompetent idiot Clarence Thomas will join his pal...
NNadir
Jul 2016
#20
I'm another voter now in my late 60s. This is our last chance to get the Court in the right hands...
Hekate
Jul 2016
#22
Yes, I watched portions....but I grew up in Virginia.....I really like Tim Kaine....
markj757
Jul 2016
#39
I respect that, and I'm glad she inspires you, like Elizabeth Warren inspires me
markj757
Jul 2016
#48