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(96,882 posts) Thu Jul 5, 2018, 11:46 AM Jul 2018

Schumer privately asked Trump to nominate Merrick Garland to Supreme Court: report [View all]

Source: The Hill

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) privately urged President Trump in a phone conversation to nominate Merrick Garland, former President Obama's Supreme Court nominee from 2016, to replace the retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.

The Washington Post reported on Thursday that Schumer told Trump in phone call that lasted less than five minutes on Tuesday that the move would help unite the country, noting that Democrats are still angry about Senate Republicans' refusal to act on Garland's nomination in the final year of Obama's presidency.

The Democratic leader also reportedly warned the president against nominating a potential justice to the Supreme Court who would vote to overturn Roe V. Wade, stating that such a move would be "cataclysmic" and damaging to Trump's legacy, according to a person familiar with the call.

Schumer previously wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times that a potential nominee's position on abortion rights could likely be a deciding factor in their Senate nomination battle.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/395617-schumer-privately-asked-trump-to-nominate-merrick-garland-to-supreme-court

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Schumer privately asked Trump to nominate Merrick Garland to Supreme Court: report [View all] brooklynite Jul 2018 OP

Are you f****ing kidding me? Girard442 Jul 2018 #1

Seems like a clever way to troll Trump and remind people of the Republicans' hypocrisy. yardwork Jul 2018 #69

Are you? Surely you wouldn't rather have an archconservative Hortensis Jul 2018 #81

Well, I'd rather pay $50,000 for a $750,000 home too - but I got a feeling if I made that offer, Midwestern Democrat Jul 2018 #88

So you think this is worth bashing Schumer for? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #89

Well there was a 0.0001% chance he would have done that before unblock Jul 2018 #2

Well, that's utterly embarrassing BeyondGeography Jul 2018 #3

And Trump did this Hawaii Hiker Jul 2018 #4

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #5

Tell me this isn't true. Please. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2018 #6

"It's time to go, Chuck." LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #26

His time is way over due. jrthin Jul 2018 #35

Thank you for calling his office ..... LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #63

I don't think he did anything terrible. zanana1 Jul 2018 #95

What makes Schumer think that DT will consider Garland? LiberalFighter Jul 2018 #7

If DT were smart and wanted to gain a TON of goodwill from those against him... forgotmylogin Jul 2018 #24

Not too late to start, LiFer Hortensis Jul 2018 #83

Not the Onion, I guess. elleng Jul 2018 #8

"...damaging to Trump's legacy"?!?! PatSeg Jul 2018 #9

I agree. Not sure I understand the disdain here. MGKrebs Jul 2018 #12

Yes, very savvy PatSeg Jul 2018 #17

,,, lapucelle Jul 2018 #45

i don't see any harm in asking either onetexan Jul 2018 #59

I Don't Either RobinA Jul 2018 #71

There are some really mondo bizarro posts here, almost like some people... Hekate Jul 2018 #75

"a relatively reasonable president" -so that rules out basically all the Republicans now in office. NYC Liberal Jul 2018 #41

That's for sure PatSeg Jul 2018 #53

First the leaders were corrupted, then being Hortensis Jul 2018 #84

How pathetic... Chicago1980 Jul 2018 #10

So, are you suggesting new blood that doesn't want to deal via diplomacy? erronis Jul 2018 #28

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #33

Try to look beyond one simplistic dimension. it's difficult and takes disciplined, but it's worth it LanternWaste Jul 2018 #44

"New blood" seems to mean mindless hostility for too many. Hortensis Jul 2018 #85

"New blood" would not do the basic crossing of Ts and dotting of Is? ehrnst Jul 2018 #67

Schumer is actually right. roamer65 Jul 2018 #11

Bingo! secondwind Jul 2018 #23

Yep. If DT were shrewd, nominating Garland would be a massive chess move by him. forgotmylogin Jul 2018 #25

When you're owned by and have only ONE master in putin ... LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #30

Let's not assume he's blackmailed ONLY Hortensis Jul 2018 #86

I trust our experts .... LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #93

Actually, I so agree. I was referring to trashing Hortensis Jul 2018 #94

I agree. LisaM Jul 2018 #31

+agree Schumer's just making the rhetorical point for the record Snellius Jul 2018 #34

Our media is unfortunately why this won't happen. Sanders4life Jul 2018 #37

So a Dem President would nominate a moderate Republican? forthemiddle Jul 2018 #43

Agree. It's better than screaming and stomping our feet, which is Hoyt Jul 2018 #46

While the advice is good, giving it to Trumper isn't wise. Trumper is a EricJohnson Jul 2018 #48

A sane president would do that? Yupster Jul 2018 #61

Yep - and he would be criticized as "meek" or "ineffectual" for not putting it forth ehrnst Jul 2018 #66

exactly. I'm truly mystified by some other replies in this thread. JHan Jul 2018 #73

Guessing more useful as Rorhsach-type clues than otherwise. Hortensis Jul 2018 #87

A trade to call off the dogs on the Russia investigation? exboyfil Jul 2018 #13

Interesting, but if there is one thing we know about the Trumpster, MGKrebs Jul 2018 #21

That was my first thought Yupster Jul 2018 #68

That would be a healing gesture bucolic_frolic Jul 2018 #14

Attempting to negotiate like NY acquaintances or pals. How's that working for us? Tatiana Jul 2018 #15

Why are people upset about this? Orangepeel Jul 2018 #16

I am not upset. I am glad Schumer asked Trump. riversedge Jul 2018 #18

Me, too. It creates a space for developing good will and good governance. Which the country needs. ancianita Jul 2018 #38

It doesn't hurt to ask for what we want IronLionZion Jul 2018 #36

Because there are some here for whom Chuck Schumer can do nothing right. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #90

Good idea. It shows once again that the Dems are reasonable and Trump is not. pnwmom Jul 2018 #19

If you're looking for a reason for the Rs to consider impeaching tRump stopbush Jul 2018 #20

I think Schumer did the right thing. n/t murielm99 Jul 2018 #22

I wonder who laughed first. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2018 #27

I hope Schumer used a Russian accent andym Jul 2018 #29

By doing this, Schumer made certain his t's are crossed and his i's dotted... LanternWaste Jul 2018 #32

Exactly. A wise move on his part. ancianita Jul 2018 #39

What is wrong with Chuck Schumer? BlueJac Jul 2018 #40

What's wrong with him? Nothing except that he's not he who shall not be mentioned. George II Jul 2018 #57

LOL SunSeeker Jul 2018 #62

Why don't you tell us? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #64

I hope nobody here actually believes Schumer thought Trump would do it. NYC Liberal Jul 2018 #42

Good move on Schumer's part mcar Jul 2018 #47

Of course that's the only thing that makes sense Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #49

It's worth a shot, but Trump's ego is simply too massive to ever let a sane thought penetrate Tarc Jul 2018 #50

He was an Obama pick for god's sake. Does Schumer really think Trump would go for that? OMG. YOHABLO Jul 2018 #51

If I Were Schumer RobinA Jul 2018 #72

He did something. Turbineguy Jul 2018 #52

Beyond words in2herbs Jul 2018 #54

Gee, I guess he should have done the same strategy that some self-identifed progressives did in 2016 still_one Jul 2018 #55

Good for him. It was a long shot but certainly worth a shot in the first place. George II Jul 2018 #56

Even if he did it the Senate would just refuse to consent Shrek Jul 2018 #58

WOW, Trump listening to a minority leader Raine Jul 2018 #60

Of course if he didn't ask directly or demand it, he'd be skewered by those here who ehrnst Jul 2018 #65

He would never nominate him nt Napolion Jul 2018 #70

Smart move. At one time the GOP said he was acceptable, & he IS a sober type, not an ideologue... Hekate Jul 2018 #74

Even the Hill Newspaper.... FarPoint Jul 2018 #76

Reaching across the aisle saidsimplesimon Jul 2018 #77

and Al Gore for EPA administrator jg10003 Jul 2018 #78

We never learn jgmiller Jul 2018 #79

Well, Schumer talked to him and then leaked it to the press, MGKrebs Jul 2018 #82

This could be a photo of Schumer asking Trump to nominate a moderate ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2018 #80

He's just messing with him Red Mountain Jul 2018 #91

PLEASE! Chuck was trying to save Roe v. Wade, among other vital causes we Dems care about CTyankee Jul 2018 #92