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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I'd love it if Obama and Clinton collaborated on a more liberal USSC pick and BO pulled Garland.... [View all]unblock
(51,973 posts)5. I agree from a party strategy point of view
I just don't think Obama will give up his own choice.
An interesting thought, though, is that democrats could filibuster until the new senate comes in, and either obama or Hillary could nominate someone more liberal....
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I'd love it if Obama and Clinton collaborated on a more liberal USSC pick and BO pulled Garland.... [View all]
bettyellen
Oct 2016
OP
Because Garland was less liberal than desired to get past the senate- new circumstances ...
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#7
Meh,it's an important job. And the landscape has changed from the one where he was chosen....
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#10
I think the president could now make a better choice due to extraordinary circumstances...
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#13
Agreed. I doubt that Garland would have even started the process without that guarantee. nt
okaawhatever
Oct 2016
#20
Well said, leftynyc, let's not descend to the level of the Repubs. He seems a decent man, and is
OnDoutside
Oct 2016
#17
The only "disgustingly insulting" behavior was done by the GOP, sitting on the nom all this time.
LeftRant
Oct 2016
#25
Republicans liked him until there base acted a fool. You do not want this man on the court. It's OK
JRLeft
Oct 2016
#40
I expect that the lame duck congress will quickly confirm Merrick Garland in December.
StevieM
Oct 2016
#11
I agree- which is why he should withdraw right after the election if we have a good majority.
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#15
I think President O can appoint Garland without Republicans approval? lets see after the election.
Sunlei
Oct 2016
#16
Republicans have had many opportunities, plenty of time to interview him and asked to vote.
Sunlei
Oct 2016
#22
I forgot he could do that. I'm fine with that. I'd like a strong and principled response to their o
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#30
Interesting people think his feelings are more important than getting the best justice that
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#31
Am speaking about if we get the senate majority, and plan to end the filibuster
bettyellen
Oct 2016
#37