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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumRemember Merrick Garland?
All but forgotten this election season is President Barack Obamas stalled nomination of Garland to the Supreme Court, which began its 2016 term earlier this month with only eight justices and its first vacancy in six years. The subject only made it into the penultimate question in the presidential town hall on Tuesday nightan afterthought in an election that has largely been a referendum on political personalities.
Far more than simply harming down-ballot Republicans, the implosion of Trumps campaign may destroy the partys hope of reshaping the nations highest court while it is fiercely divided on key voter issues, including abortion, campaign finance, and gun rights. Republican leaders refused to hold hearings on Garlands nomination back in May until after the election, hoping a win in November would allow them to appoint a more conservative judge to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
But with Hillary Clinton ahead at least five points in recent polls, they may be more amenable to confirming Judge Garland in case she decides to nominate a more liberal candidate under pressure from the left. - New Republic
Best news on that subject we could possibly hope for, other than Republicans coming to their senses and doing their jobs; allowing confirmation hearings.
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Remember Merrick Garland? (Original Post)
ffr
Oct 2016
OP
If we win the Senate there will be instant lame duck hearings & confirmation. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2016
#2
Doesn't have to give a reason. Silently withdraw it & nominate more liberal Justice w HRC advice. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2016
#4
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)1. We need a full court in time for the election!!!
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,002 posts)2. If we win the Senate there will be instant lame duck hearings & confirmation. . . . . nt
ffr
(22,670 posts)3. If that happens, PBO should immediately withdraw it as stale.
That would be awesome!
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,002 posts)4. Doesn't have to give a reason. Silently withdraw it & nominate more liberal Justice w HRC advice. nt
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)5. And submit someone more liberal!!
I don't think it would be awesome.
PBO is a man of integrity and honour and I believe he will keep his word.
OnDoutside
(19,960 posts)10. I think so too.
napi21
(45,806 posts)6. I think they'll leave it up to Hill, but with her agreement the Dems won't let a vote happen in the
lame duck. The nominee will be chosen by the NEW Madam President.
Democat
(11,617 posts)7. Republican Dilemma: Do we hate "the blacks" more or women more?
Either a black man or a white woman is likely going to appoint the next few Supreme Court justices.