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Historic NY

(37,449 posts)
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:19 PM Mar 2016

Republicans Wrecked As Newspapers Pummel The GOP With Demand They Do Their Jobs

What we have here is a failure to communicate. But for once, this failure is not on the part of Democrats. In fact, Democrats are hammering Senate Republicans for not doing their jobs when it comes to confirming President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee.

The Democratic Policy and Communications Center rounded up editorials from around the country that all tell Republicans to stop obstructing. Their message: “American People to GOP: Do Your Job”.

To wit, per the DPCC on behalf of Senate Democrats:

WASHINGTON D.C. – ­Editorials and news coverage in local newspapers across America are reflecting the increased build up in public pressure on Senate Republicans refusing to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. Reports of constituent frustration with the unprecedented obstructionism of the GOP are widespread and are turning up the heat on Republicans for bowing to the most extreme, right-wing voices. Editorial Boards echo this dissatisfaction and blast Republicans for ignoring the Constitution and failing to do their job. Some Republicans have publicly distanced themselves from their party’s position.

A sampling of local clips and editorials from across the country is below:



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Press Virginia

(2,329 posts)
1. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:23 PM
Mar 2016

the senate is under no obligation to confirm any presidential appointee.

0rganism

(23,955 posts)
2. they can ignore their responsibility as long as they like
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:29 PM
Mar 2016

and my hope is the president sends them a new nominee every week or two, a highly qualified minority nominee for them to consider or ignore as they choose.

then, in November, the Democratic senate candidates can run against Republican obstructionism and point to all the nominees they've ignored over weeks and months.

especially if the GOP nominates Trump, this will ensure the Republicans get single-digit minority support, help flip the senate, and pave the way for a Democratic president. who knows, if the Democrats play this right, we could even see a few state legislatures cross over.

 

Press Virginia

(2,329 posts)
5. Of course the possibility of a GOP POTUS making the appointment might turnout their voters
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:32 PM
Mar 2016

If we win back the Senate and Trump sends a nominee what then?

0rganism

(23,955 posts)
8. that brings up a very interesting possibility: 17 days for a lame duck SCOTUS appointment
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:38 PM
Mar 2016

congress reconvenes on January 3, the senate can reconsider its filibuster rules for judicial nominees at this time.
the new president takes over on January 20.
president Obama could send in a nominee for swift confirmation within this 17-day window.
mischief managed.

0rganism

(23,955 posts)
10. THIS senate couldn't get it done in 17 days
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:44 PM
Mar 2016

i think a motivated Democratic senate, replete with fresh faces and faced with an impending president Trump, would find a way.

 

Press Virginia

(2,329 posts)
6. They don't even have to hold hearings. Nominees have been held up for years
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:34 PM
Mar 2016

without a hearing or a vote.

 

Press Virginia

(2,329 posts)
11. I don't think the GOP will cave. They'll start shrieking about Row V Wade and black people voting
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:45 PM
Mar 2016

to get their base out in November

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
3. Interesting how the so called Media
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:30 PM
Mar 2016

wants to change the Narrative. McTurtle and Alies run the Rethug Party and they claimed the high ground some time ago. Drumpf thing must be getting tiring.

PeterK

(9 posts)
15. Again Bernie supporters should start here
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:56 PM
Mar 2016

If you can not accomplish the simple task of pushing the Senate to do their job and at least shoot down Obama's Choice in a timely manner . you will not accomplish anything with a Bernie Sanders Presidency. Protest march i will join. I'm not a Bernie supporter but have always liked him over the years and what he stands for..

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