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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
The Republicans are unlikely to still be able to block the nomination after the election, as has been pointed out the Republicans are under pressure in Iowa, which leaves them with a bunch of states that they're liable to loose.
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranEven if Republicans control the Senate after these elections, assuming a Democrat wins the White House, are they really going to stonewall any/all SCOTUS nominations for the next four/eight years? That's ... even more insane than they've been so far.
edited 12th Apr '16 2:29:42 PM by Fighteer
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
X7 Fair point. Still the Dems need only 4 seat gains to break even. Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania should be relatively easy for the Dems to grab 4 of. That's not counting North Carolina, Missouri and Nevada. There are 9 competitive Republican held seats and 2 competitive Dem seats,
X6 More insane then ever seems entirely possible to me.
edited 12th Apr '16 2:39:11 PM by Silasw
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranRobert Reich has known Clinton for 50 years, so why is he for Sanders?
Basically Reich agrees Hillary is completely competent for the current system of Washington politics, and absolutely believes she's qualified and has all the credentials. But that, he feels, is the entire problem: The system as it is has got to go. We need to actually approach and enforce economic reforms in the United States or Really Bad Things (TM) will happen.
The Democrats do not just have to break even.
With no evidence that the midterm electorate has a sense of responsibility yet to see, 2018 sees a mostly Democrat-held class of Senators up in what is more likely than not a Democrat-held presidency in a midterm election. I'd rather not see more shutdowns and vacant SCOTUS seats.
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
X3 I agree but if we're assuming that the Republicans will make significant 2018 gains I don't see why it's wrong to assume the flip for 2016, where the 2010 Republicans are up for reelection.
edited 12th Apr '16 2:48:04 PM by Silasw
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran![]()
In the meantime though they'd hurt the proper function of the supreme court, which is kinda idiotic.
edited 12th Apr '16 2:48:21 PM by desdendelle
On empty crossroads, seek the eclipse -- for when Sol and Lua align, the lost shall find their way home.
Sad, but true
On a side note, I'm not 100% about how true this is, but I was listening to the latest episode of Who's Paying Attention?, a news podcast hosted by stand up comedian Alonzo Bodden, and he noted that Republicans have been caught in more bathroom-related scandals than MtF transgender women.
edited 12th Apr '16 4:33:23 PM by sgamer82

Well, Hillary could become president with a GOP controlled Senate... assuming that the Republicans can pick a candidate who is not a suicide attack. Which admittedly is not likely.
President Trump may get either party in control.
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman