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64. Then Hillary will have to do what Obama should have already done

Mon Oct 17, 2016, 11:47 PM

Oct 2016

Nominate someone, and if there isn't a vote in a reasonable time, install that person on the court and dare the Senate to do something about it.

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Republicans May Block All Supreme Court Nominees Of A President Clinton, McCain Says [View all] Stonepounder Oct 2016 OP

Even with a democratic majority in the Senate, how many republicans no_hypocrisy Oct 2016 #1

Didn't Reid change the rules so nominees upaloopa Oct 2016 #7

IIRC that didn't include SC nominees for some reason. Gidney N Cloyd Oct 2016 #11

Only lower court nominees charlyvi Oct 2016 #16

Hopefully Harry Reid will remember this movie and pass rules for the next Senate accordingly groundloop Oct 2016 #20

Harry Reid won't be there, will he? TheDebbieDee Oct 2016 #29

Not for SCOTUS nominee. kairos12 Oct 2016 #44

There is a good chance McCain will have to upaloopa Oct 2016 #2

I had respect for McCain, once! atreides1 Oct 2016 #3

I would. reflection Oct 2016 #23

Let them try Democat Oct 2016 #4

Republican definition of democracy. tavernier Oct 2016 #5

He's talking tough for the Trumpkins who would have supported him The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #6

He sure is some maverick meadowlark5 Oct 2016 #8

Statement actually may ease the minds of alt-right voters ffr Oct 2016 #9

If they do then perhaps its time for the President to sue them for obstruction and cstanleytech Oct 2016 #12

The Senate has no obligation to consent to a nominee jberryhill Oct 2016 #52

*sigh* I know but I still kinda wish it could happen or cstanleytech Oct 2016 #57

It's a feature, not a bug jberryhill Oct 2016 #58

Has McCain lost his fucking mind, Really, doesnt he know Trump has NO coat tails... Old Vet Oct 2016 #13

His point is PREMISED on Trump not having coat tails jberryhill Oct 2016 #59

Take the fight to them sba Oct 2016 #14

McCain walked back his comments Monday afternoon,................................... riversedge Oct 2016 #15

Thanks for the update riversedge, Didnt see that anywhere else............ Old Vet Oct 2016 #22

Hard to believe he means the walk back angrychair Oct 2016 #35

At least, a 4/4 SCOTUS... Helen Borg Oct 2016 #17

Dear Arizona Voters world wide wally Oct 2016 #18

I am from AZ and I will do my part. I visted his Office once as a courtesy being from the State, kairos12 Oct 2016 #46

Already voted for Kirkpatrick! Feeling the Bern Oct 2016 #66

He better hope there's not a Democratic majority Renew Deal Oct 2016 #19

2 things Marthe48 Oct 2016 #21

RBG can't hang in forever. nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2016 #43

Empty threat. We'll take the Senate this year and gain a supermajority in 2018. PSPS Oct 2016 #24

The Democrats will almost certainly suffer a net loss of Senate seats in 2018 Jim Lane Oct 2016 #32

These are the 2018 seats BumRushDaShow Oct 2016 #42

Thanks for the map, very helpful! Jim Lane Oct 2016 #50

Hillary will be President longer than McCain will be in office. nt onehandle Oct 2016 #25

Sounds like a fool proof plan Bradical79 Oct 2016 #26

Rules for filibuster must be changed, especially for justice appointments, but I wonder if Dems.... dmosh42 Oct 2016 #27

Aricle 2 section 2 US Constitution Botany Oct 2016 #30

These REPUBLICAN CLOWNS swore an oath on the Bible bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #31

I hope they do Egnever Oct 2016 #33

So Maverick-y of him. emulatorloo Oct 2016 #34

The Clintons are formidible Blandocyte Oct 2016 #36

Gosh, remember when every other word out of Republican's mouth was "up or down vote?" tanyev Oct 2016 #37

How very patriotic of him. TonyPDX Oct 2016 #38

Voting GOP is like pouring sand into an engine, and expecting it to work. JoePhilly Oct 2016 #39

They're hoping Ruth dies and, with no one in her seat, they get back the majority.... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #40

There have been as few as five Supremes, so the Repubs can definitely hold patricia92243 Oct 2016 #41

really... wow. Divine Discontent Oct 2016 #55

Hopefully, Republicans will NOT BlueMTexpat Oct 2016 #45

Well, I HOPE that McCain loses MsMAC Oct 2016 #47

Really makes me worry about our country hollowdweller Oct 2016 #48

It's way past time to get rid of the Repuglican senate mdbl Oct 2016 #49

"If you want change in Washington, vote Dems in for the Senate Jarqui Oct 2016 #51

She sould just go ahead and appoint one without them. bullimiami Oct 2016 #53

yep, if they wanna play their game, she gets to use her powers, too Divine Discontent Oct 2016 #56

Pure Obstruction. That's good reason to show him the door in AZ, I hope they can get the votes! Divine Discontent Oct 2016 #54

Isn't this getting really close to TREASON? bagelsforbreakfast Oct 2016 #60

No jberryhill Oct 2016 #61

Aiming for new heights of obstructionism milestogo Oct 2016 #62

Never have liked the asshat and never will. lonestarnot Oct 2016 #63

Then Hillary will have to do what Obama should have already done Rochester Oct 2016 #64

Constant obstruction has served the GOP well. It gave them Trump. Kablooie Oct 2016 #65

So..here it is, the truth.. Stuart G Oct 2016 #67

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