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Dems lose another leader, Leahy will not filibuster Gorsuch
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:31 pm
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The most senior senator, Leahy retains a vision for the chamber as one that promotes bipartisanship and compromise. Leahy has long expressed concern about the politicization of judicial nominees, and he does not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to filibuster the Gorsuch nomination, which would effectively block a full Senate vote. “I am not inclined to filibuster, even though I’m not inclined to vote for him,” Leahy said…
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Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:35 pm to Errerrerrwere
Let's see if he feels this way when Trump nominates Ginsberg's replacement.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:37 pm to Errerrerrwere
That's because Gorsuch is the best possible candidate that Trump could nominate. He's not a shoo in for either side. He's, from my understanding, not a yes man. He's not going to do the bidding of Trump, for sake of party.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:39 pm to dmjones
I've heard the same thing. I really liked the guy watching his confirmation hearings.
I Would drink a beer with the dude.
I Would drink a beer with the dude.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:43 pm to dmjones
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That's because Gorsuch is the best possible candidate that Trump could nominate.
That and the fact forcing the nuclear option now means putting in whoever the frick Trump wants if RGB or Kennedy steps down.
Backing Gorsuch does not change SCOTUS at all. And it gives the dems firepower to filibuster a non-moderate in the event the above happens.
tl;dr: Schumer is a fricking political idiot.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:43 pm to Errerrerrwere
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I've heard the same thing. I really liked the guy watching his confirmation hearings.
I Would drink a beer with the dude.
Yep. I'm a fan of him as well, and I hope he's confirmed. He will be. The Republicans will use the nuclear option.
Even though I hate Trump, I like this nomination.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:45 pm to Centinel
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tl;dr: Schumer is a fricking political idiot.
I don't disagree. As a Libertarian, I hate most of the hacks in our Congress and Senate though.
I'm ok with Gorsuch.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:47 pm to Errerrerrwere
Damn! I want the Reid rule expanded. It will make the Earth shattering shift of a Conservative replacing on of the two geriatric libtard judges and even Kennedy easier!
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:48 pm to Gaspergou202
I just want the democrats of old.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:49 pm to Centinel
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tl;dr: Schumer is a fricking political idiot.
Yesterday it looked like Schumer was driving the van off the cliff. However, my guess now is that Schumer is playing to the base and Leahy will run cover for the votes needed to confirm. Leahy is safely positioned to take some heat and Schumer keeps the crazy happy.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:52 pm to rds dc
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Yesterday it looked like Schumer was driving the van off the cliff. However, my guess now is that Schumer is playing to the base and Leahy will run cover for the votes needed to confirm. Leahy is safely positioned to take some heat and Schumer keeps the crazy happy.
I'll agree that you're probably correct here.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:52 pm to Errerrerrwere
I'm impressed. I didn't think any Dems had spines.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 8:56 pm to airfernando
Manchin won't vote against him.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:03 pm to Errerrerrwere
I hope the Democrats do the right thing here and don't give into the poison that afflicts the people, on both sides, who send the clowns in Congress to Washington.
Judge Gorsuch is a good judge and a good man. He'll be a great justice for 30 years.
Judge Gorsuch is a good judge and a good man. He'll be a great justice for 30 years.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:12 pm to Navytiger74
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Judge Gorsuch is a good judge and a good man. He'll be a great justice for 30 years.
i agree.... dems need to let this one go.... even though i'd much prefer merrick garland, gorsuch ain't no slouch.... he's a little too conservative for my taste, but he's smart as shite, fair, and consistent.... can't ask for much more than that
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:13 pm to chRxis
quote:They're being salty bitches because they got played by McConnell and, against all odds, it worked out.
i agree.... dems need to let this one go.
Need to man up and take the L. Gorsuch is a good guy.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:22 pm to Navytiger74
Imagine when Kennedy leaves the bench
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:25 pm to Rakim
quote:Well it's the only thing he's done right, so I won't begrudge him another court pick.
Imagine when Kennedy leaves the bench
Say, what happened there? You know, before? wink wink.
Must concern you.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:26 pm to Errerrerrwere
I still feel like it should be garland and Obamas nomination. Gorsuch isn't the end of the world though and realistically democrats should give in.
Posted on 3/28/17 at 9:27 pm to Navytiger74
I have no idea but that was weird
Got a target on your back Navy
You must be doing something right
Got a target on your back Navy
You must be doing something right
This post was edited on 3/28/17 at 9:28 pm
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