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02-17-2016, 02:15 PM
(02-17-2016, 09:01 AM)Dutz Wrote:(02-16-2016, 10:28 AM)ssphoto Wrote: Seems to me that since there is a vacancy now, and that we shouldn't have to wait a full year before a replacement is made, it makes sense the Obama should act accordingly and nominate per his duty. It does not make sense, now that Republicans are now seeing what could be a huge negative for them that they suggest Obama let whomever gets into the Whitehouse decide. That doesn't make sense. Although I disagree with Obama in most respects, I am certain, if the tables were turned, that Democrats would be crying foul, too. No, let him nominate a replacement and let the process of vetting and review begin. An eight judge court is not a good idea, for obvious reasons.
I have to disagree.
When Reagan nominated Bork, the Dems delayed an entire year before Reagan nominated another person. And Bork was the smartest and most qualified in 70 years.
Shumer said we should not approve any Bush nominee when Bush still had 18 months left.
The Constitution gives the President the power and right to nominate whomever he chooses and it gives Congress the right to tell the President to go pound sand and not approve it.
All of it is reasonable. The idea that we automatically approve whomever the President nominates is relatively new and relatively stupid. And by stupid I mean see Sotomayor - a hack, a moron, and an idiot, yet she sits on the bench and Bork couldn't get a vote.
Good points, I was only suggesting that it's silly to automatically start throwing an automatic NO, before Obama even picks someone. They should see who he nominates first.
(02-17-2016, 09:01 AM)Dutz Wrote:
I have to disagree.
When Reagan nominated Bork, the Dems delayed an entire year before Reagan nominated another person. And Bork was the smartest and most qualified in 70 years.
Shumer said we should not approve any Bush nominee when Bush still had 18 months left.
The Constitution gives the President the power and right to nominate whomever he chooses and it gives Congress the right to tell the President to go pound sand and not approve it.
All of it is reasonable. The idea that we automatically approve whomever the President nominates is relatively new and relatively stupid. And by stupid I mean see Sotomayor - a hack, a moron, and an idiot, yet she sits on the bench and Bork couldn't get a vote.
Good points, I was only suggesting that it's silly to automatically start throwing an automatic NO, before Obama even picks someone. They should see who he nominates first.
(02-16-2016, 10:28 AM)ssphoto Wrote: Seems to me that since there is a vacancy now, and that we shouldn't have to wait a full year before a replacement is made, it makes sense the Obama should act accordingly and nominate per his duty. It does not make sense, now that Republicans are now seeing what could be a huge negative for them that they suggest Obama let whomever gets into the Whitehouse decide. That doesn't make sense. Although I disagree with Obama in most respects, I am certain, if the tables were turned, that Democrats would be crying foul, too. No, let him nominate a replacement and let the process of vetting and review begin. An eight judge court is not a good idea, for obvious reasons.
I have to disagree.
When Reagan nominated Bork, the Dems delayed an entire year before Reagan nominated another person. And Bork was the smartest and most qualified in 70 years.
Shumer said we should not approve any Bush nominee when Bush still had 18 months left.
The Constitution gives the President the power and right to nominate whomever he chooses and it gives Congress the right to tell the President to go pound sand and not approve it.
All of it is reasonable. The idea that we automatically approve whomever the President nominates is relatively new and relatively stupid. And by stupid I mean see Sotomayor - a hack, a moron, and an idiot, yet she sits on the bench and Bork couldn't get a vote.
Good points, I was only suggesting that it's silly to automatically start throwing an automatic NO, before Obama even picks someone. They should see who he nominates first.