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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]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)37. Am speaking about if we get the senate majority, and plan to end the filibuster
They'd know they are forced in a position to accept HRCs nominee. Who would likely be more liberal than Garland. So why not push that person forward after reflection day? I think the GOP will want to jump on Garland adapt if they lose the majority.
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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