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In reply to the discussion: Americans say by 2-to-1 that Senate should hold hearings on Obama’s Supreme Court nominee [View all]maxsolomon
(33,252 posts)15. but the Republican Senate does not represent 2/3 of Americans
the populations of the states that put the GOP in power in the Senate are probably 1/3 of America.
so, essentially, they don't care what we think about it. if they can't block this nominee until Cruz is installed, this is the end of the Conservative SCOTUS, and they know it.
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Americans say by 2-to-1 that Senate should hold hearings on Obama’s Supreme Court nominee [View all]
NHprogressive
Mar 2016
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Quite the contrary, I think he should nominate someone soon. The longer he waits the
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#9
I heard he is considering a Hispanic Female Republican and will reveal just before the election. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#13
Absolutely. Obama gets his pick and the Senate can't sit on their hands and wait it out.
CTyankee
Mar 2016
#14
US Senators are required to take the Oath of Office, I don't understand why they get a pass. n/t
Umbral18
Mar 2016
#25
They swear to uphold the Constitution, then ignore it and say they're following it, clear?
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Mar 2016
#26
Come on, do you really think they care what the American people want ! Get real !
Cosmic Dancer
Mar 2016
#28
Above all else Rethugs fear Primary Challenges, they will never hold a hearing.
kairos12
Mar 2016
#30
Americans, phffft. Who cares what they want? When they can buy elections, the assholes
valerief
Mar 2016
#32
Sign Elizabeth Warren's Petition: Senate Republicans Do Your Job & Vote on Supreme Court Nominee
red dog 1
Mar 2016
#33