Kavanaugh confirmation hearings set for Sept. 4

Guilds · 2018-08-11T23:19:01.812Z

In 2013, then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was much closer to being correct when he said, “In the history of the United States, 168 presidential nominees have been filibustered, 82 blocked under President Obama, 86 blocked under all the other presidents.” His figure included non-judicial nominees.

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Republicans changed Senate rules to break a Democratic filibuster and confirm Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, an

conan · 2018-08-11T23:27:34.515Z

This is from Washington Compose no less.

even thou it’s opinion piece it’s accurate assessment.

Democrats have only themselves to blame for their judicial predicament

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/with-judicial-nominees-democrats-have-only-themselves-to-blame/2018/07/05/2225c65c-8067-11e8-b660-4d0f9f0351f1_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ddc07c931820

So libs…cry me a river so I can stock it with trout.

WuWei · 2018-08-12T00:03:57.345Z

dubarry20833:

They aren’t your party, but I’m willing to guess with some certainty that you consistently pull the lever for the GOP. For a guy who doesn’t support trump , you sure are an ardent defender.

And you would be completely wrong.

I do not defend Trump. You are confused.

Plasmaball · 2018-08-12T00:08:51.312Z

Oh but I’m not…that’s all that is needed to draw articles of impeachment

Plasmaball · 2018-08-12T00:16:39.383Z

Why not? After mitches stunt everything is game now…Reid was bad enough but that was still within bounds of government…with holding because mitch is an ■■■■■■■ and gambled is not.

DougBH · 2018-08-12T02:02:06.604Z

The actual FALSE statement:

"Pubs were blocking every single executive and judicial nominees in the lower courts, just to muck with the system…:

madasheck · 2018-08-12T04:59:32.053Z

conan:

You know the difference between me and you libs. I expect the worst from em.

You seem to have a lot of hate in you. An awful lot.

Samm · 2018-08-12T05:17:02.522Z

dubarry20833:

There have been many members that have brought up a DC Vote bill.,which would allow for the district’s elected congressperson to receive voting privileges. If you’re truly a conservative you’d support a bill like this, which puts the power back in the hands of the people rather than taxation without representation. My guess is you don’t, just like McConnell, because the district votes blue. Like I said, it’s all a game to him.

Not members of the Supreme Court. That’s what we are talking about, not Congress.

Samm · 2018-08-12T05:39:42.785Z

Plasmaball:

Oh but I’m not…that’s all that is needed to draw articles of impeachment

Then why hasn’t Ginsberg been impeached? She is about as overtly partisan as any Justice in recent history.

No need to answer that. The reason is that being partisan is not on its own, sufficient grounds for impeachment of a judge.

Samm · 2018-08-12T05:41:31.956Z

Plasmaball:

Why not? After mitches stunt everything is game now…Reid was bad enough but that was still within bounds of government…with holding because mitch is an ■■■■■■■ and gambled is not.

Neither Reid nor McConnel are Supreme Court Justices. Their rules of ethics are very different.

Plasmaball · 2018-08-12T05:52:11.652Z

That’s cool…and not even what inwas talking about…good for you samm

Plasmaball · 2018-08-12T05:52:53.170Z

She has? Hmm…dont know about that…but there is nothing stopping Congress from drawing up articles…

Write your congressman if you want.

Snow96 · 2018-08-12T12:59:29.332Z

No, you still have to meet the constitutional requirment of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Exactaly what high crimes and misdemeanors has Kavanaugh committed?

Constitution specifically says the house and senate can set their own rules.

See the difference there plasma?

gooddad409 · 2018-08-12T14:15:20.447Z

DougBH:

dubarry20833:

I hope McConnell rots in hell.

I think we have a sore loser here.

I think you are right.

Guilds · 2018-08-12T23:58:35.793Z

I stand corrected.

Thank you.

WuWei · 2018-08-13T00:01:53.777Z

Notorius RBG!!!

Samm · 2018-08-13T04:54:28.105Z

Plasmaball:

She has? Hmm…dont know about that…but there is nothing stopping Congress from drawing up articles…

Write your congressman if you want.

it is not what I want, but apparently it is what you want … selective to your particular political persuasion.

No Justice is going to be impeached based upon the bent of their politics unless they show favoritism to defendants based on their politics. Your wet dream is a fantasy.

Samm · 2018-08-13T04:56:09.663Z

Plasmaball:

That’s cool…and not even what inwas talking about…good for you samm

You are right Plasma, that was not what you were talking about, but it was what everyone else was talking about.

Samm · 2018-08-13T05:00:17.920Z

Snow96:

No, you still have to meet the constitutional requirment of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Exactaly what high crimes and misdemeanors has Kavanaugh committed?

Constitution specifically says the house and senate can set their own rules.

See the difference there plasma?

Judges also have the additional burden of “good behavior” under Article 3, but clearly, political philosophy does not fall under that criteria. If it did, we would be losing Supreme Court Justices on a regular basis.

Plasmaball · 2018-08-13T21:12:12.353Z

No you dont…sorry but you dont…they can draw articles…doesnt mean he will be impeached…but you can do it