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csziggy

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3. That might be true if it weren't for the Supreme Court

Reply to Dr. Jack (Original post)

Fri Jan 20, 2017, 07:22 PM

Jan 2017

Trump is probably going to nominate someone horrific to take Scalia's place. If we're really unlucky and Ruth Bader Ginsberg or even another justice passes away he could nominate one or two more justices.

That would stack the Supreme Court with conservative or even ultra right wing justices for a generation.Even if Democrats got back control of Congress and the Executive branch an ultra conservative weighted court could neuter any advances we might try to make.

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I Am Somewhat Relieved and Hopeful [View all] Dr. Jack Jan 2017 OP

I hope you're right, Dr. Jack. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2017 #1

And when the repukes try to impeach him in a year or so, Dems must vote against impeachment NightWatcher Jan 2017 #2

That might be true if it weren't for the Supreme Court csziggy Jan 2017 #3

Well Scalia was no angel Dr. Jack Jan 2017 #5

We should have had a moderate justice with Merritt Garland csziggy Jan 2017 #10

these are good points, but a great deal of damage is already done anarch Jan 2017 #4

I wish I could be. MadamPresident Jan 2017 #6

They can try but a few things to keep in mind Dr. Jack Jan 2017 #7

So many of your posts about how Trump is in charge and there is nothing we can do. Kingofalldems Jan 2017 #11

George W. Bush erpowers Jan 2017 #8

During his first year he didnt get shit done Dr. Jack Jan 2017 #9