Packing the court would be a major escalation, and very wrong headed IMO. I don’t know how you can think it would enjoy public support unless there was a series of immensely unpopular scotus decisions. As a strictly partisan political move to undo the normal spoils of election victories I think it would be very unpopular.
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Packing the court would be a major escalation, and very wrong headed IMO. I don’t know how you can think it would enjoy public support unless there was a series of immensely unpopular scotus decisions. As a strictly partisan political move to undo the normal spoils of election victories I think it would be very unpopular.
-- The best chance for a vacancy in the next 4 years is Justice Breyer, who is 82 years old. But he was appointed by Clinton, and would not be seen as a gain for the Dems.
Justice Thomas is 72, which is relatively young for a Supreme Court Justice, and Justice Alito is 70. Unless Justice Thomas or Alito decides to retire or unexpectedly passes away, there is no chance for the Dems to flip the court in four years.
That's certainly an option, but IMO, would be a bad move. Will each side keep expanding the court to meet their desired outcome in key cases?
Greg : And exactly how and whom put NYC back together and a viable place for all... Giuliani and Bloomberg enhanced the police ... cleaned up the homeless population ... kept the subways for the living not the druggies and living dead...people wanted to be a part of the fabric which was NY... at this time it is a shadow of itself ... if this current fool was in charge for another term I would bet my life’s savings it would turn into total anarchy... We used to go into the city several times per month... train took 35 minutes...plays, sports, restaurants , museums ...you can’t pay me enough to go there after 12 noon... lol ... so please accept the fact this is not even your NYC ...
I think only with Republicans
I think independent voters would say politics is a dirty business and the democrats are getting even
The ultimate bigger deal would be if DC and PR gain statehood
Not since reconstruction. If you want to blame someone, blame Ginsburg. She took the risk that Hillary was going to be elected. She died with an R president and R senate. There's nothing wrong with them filling the seat.
If the Dems increase the # of justices for purely partisan reasons, the Rs will do the same. And so we go.....
Sure, Dems play by the rules except when:
confirming Kavenaugh
fabricating a collusion investigation for an attempted coup
fabricating impeachment charges for an attempted coup
To do it you will need all 3 branches which is why I doubt it happens now
But if the dems surprise and gain full power all bets are off
DC and PR Statehood might tilt the Senate balance in democratic advantage for a while
The average dem would execute his mother if he thought it would piss off Trump, and they are proud to admit it.
He was late coming onto the stage, likely so that someone could show him again how to use the phone.
Which I happen to believe, since I would need instruction from my 5 or 7 year old Grandsons....
True Communists, starve the proletariat while feeding themselves.
But in this case the basementers would starve without Mom to cook their meals and have a job to bring home the bacon....
I am told that the twits are screaming profanity at her for not resigning in the Obumma years ?
Short memories, if true....
4-5 Senate Dems already say no. It's red meat for the lefty base, but not happening in 2021 or 2022 even if the Dems run the table.
Seems to me the Dems had three distinct opportunities to show the kind of leadership you’re discussing. And chose to go full battle mode on each of them:
a) Kavenaugh confirmation
b) Russian Collusion
c) Impeachment
Why would any republican choose to play gentlemanly against thugs who will stop at nothing?
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Yes a partisan move like forcing through a new appointee right before an election when you did not let the previous president's nominee come up for a vote .
Do you not see this strange coincidence or are you blind?
Yes, those points seem to you to be Dems acting unfairly and improperly. In fact, all three were appropriate.
So getting the BIG back to football and not shutting down again/still isn't doing the right thing ?
So where is Harris with the hearing about No Clue's sexual assault allegation ?
And who exactly is going to note and remember that a leader took the high road and led by example?
Will the Dems notice and change behavior?
Will the MSM take notice and change their stripes and give credit to Trump & McConnell and usher in a whole new era of goodwill?
That’s fantasyland stuff Frida.
President Trump just authorizes the BIGGEST relief package in Puerto Rican history.....
If the GOP ever gets the upper hand again. The way the demographics of the country are changing, including the natural forces of aging/death, exacerbated by COVID, the country is progressively (no pun intended!) trending more liberal and less conservative/GOP.
As an aside, I think that Trump selects Barbara Lagoa as his nominee, that will help him in Florida, a key battleground state.
if you’d like to ask a question, please ask in English. Thank you.
Man, if you can’t understand this basic ask, you might have what No Clue does!
Only 3 years after the hurricane . I wonder why he’s attempting to do it now .
voters, in particular centrists and independent minded voters.
dems will notice as the above voting blocks move more towards a party acting in principle.
tough to decipher your next string of words, but Trump would certainly not be included. And rightfully so.
I have lectured ALL my NYPD relatives and I have a lot......to NOW CARRY THEIR OFF DUTY WEAPON to and from their various commutes.
Murders up 100 percent already from total in 2019
Would you prefer that he not do it ?
Bye the way it's earthquake relief....
All the politicians in PR that were in charge after the hurricane are arrested.
Not happening.
Zero to gain for Republican Leadership by not moving forward.
Besides, this is completely appropriate to fill this SC justice opening.
see how easy it is to call something completely appropriate...
No, it’s hypocrisy at its most extreme. And I didn't predict it would happen, i put forth a contrarian long term strategy with good prospects of attracting the right kind of supporters. Of course, it would require McConnell , Graham, et all to stop being complete disingenuous scumbags. But I suppose they admire Trump. Oh well.
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