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[Eamonnca1]

[Jell 0 Biafra]

This is a fun read.  The article entirely consists of quotes from Republicans about why Justices should not be appointed to the Supreme Court in an election year.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/21/opinion/supreme-court-nomination-ginsburg.html

[J70]

This is a fun read.  The article entirely consists of quotes from Republicans about why Justices should not be appointed to the Supreme Court in an election year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/opinion/ruth-bader-ginsburg-senate-democrats.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Wrong article linked.

Although that one is interesting too.

Can you imagine Trump and Fox News if the Dems do pull out some of those suggestions such as objecting to the UCs or making all the GOP senators in those tight races be present in person in D.C. to form a quorum instead of being out fundraising and shaking hands at home?

[Jell 0 Biafra]

This is a fun read.  The article entirely consists of quotes from Republicans about why Justices should not be appointed to the Supreme Court in an election year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/opinion/ruth-bader-ginsburg-senate-democrats.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Although that one is interesting too.

Can you imagine Trump and Fox News if the Dems do pull out some of those suggestions such as objecting to the UCs or making all the GOP senators in those tight races be present in person in D.C. to form a quorum instead of being out fundraising and shaking hands at home?

Fixed above. Thanks J70.


I might actually watch Fox if that happened!  I can't see the Democrats doing anything so ballsy though.

[J70]

This is a fun read.  The article entirely consists of quotes from Republicans about why Justices should not be appointed to the Supreme Court in an election year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/opinion/ruth-bader-ginsburg-senate-democrats.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Although that one is interesting too.

Can you imagine Trump and Fox News if the Dems do pull out some of those suggestions such as objecting to the UCs or making all the GOP senators in those tight races be present in person in D.C. to form a quorum instead of being out fundraising and shaking hands at home?

Fixed above. Thanks J70.


I might actually watch Fox if that happened!  I can't see the Democrats doing anything so ballsy though.

No, they're generally relatively gutless compared to the Republicans.

There's no chance in hell that they would have ploughed ahead with this nomination anyway if the roles were reversed. Say what you want about Mitch McConnell, but he doesn't give two fucks about public outcry or PR. Eyes on the prize, that's all that matters, especially when it comes to the courts.

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[Eamonnca1]

This is a fun read.  The article entirely consists of quotes from Republicans about why Justices should not be appointed to the Supreme Court in an election year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/opinion/ruth-bader-ginsburg-senate-democrats.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Although that one is interesting too.

Can you imagine Trump and Fox News if the Dems do pull out some of those suggestions such as objecting to the UCs or making all the GOP senators in those tight races be present in person in D.C. to form a quorum instead of being out fundraising and shaking hands at home?

Fixed above. Thanks J70.


I might actually watch Fox if that happened!  I can't see the Democrats doing anything so ballsy though.

No, they're generally relatively gutless compared to the Republicans.

There's no chance in hell that they would have ploughed ahead with this nomination anyway if the roles were reversed. Say what you want about Mitch McConnell, but he doesn't give two fucks about public outcry or PR. Eyes on the prize, that's all that matters, especially when it comes to the courts.

That's the truth. He might look ridiculous, but he's the most ruthless MFer ever to sit in that position. Dems need to grow a pair and fight back. Pack the court next year to counter the illegitimate justices appointed by Trump.

[five points]

Packing the court only works as a strategy for as long as you hold the Presidency.

[Jell 0 Biafra]

Which is why the Dems need to move on statehood for DC and PR.

[Roesider]

Which is why the Dems need to move on statehood for DC and PR.

Can the democrat party change the rules at this late stage so they can win and would it be legal?

I can only imagine that the Trump supporters will riot and loot just like they have been doing for the last few months. Can't get any worse.

[J70]

Which is why the Dems need to move on statehood for DC and PR.

Can the democrat party change the rules at this late stage so they can win and would it be legal?

I can only imagine that the Trump supporters will riot and loot just like they have been doing for the last few months. Can't get any worse.

Not sure what you mean here. I presume you DON'T mean adding them before THIS election?

That aside, the US expanded frequently over its history as new states were admitted, up to Hawaii and Alaska in the 1950s. There's nothing stopping further additions as long as the conditions are met. And if they are, what would there be to riot about?

[Jell 0 Biafra]

I was thinking if the Dems won the Presidency and senate, they could both stack the court and by adding 4 fairly safe future senate seats, protect against  the Republicans returning the favor later down the line.

It's what Mitch would do!

[five points]

Gerrymandering usually backfires though.

[J70]

Gerrymandering usually backfires though.

In the US?

Cool. When will it backfire?

[Eamonnca1]

I was thinking if the Dems won the Presidency and senate, they could both stack the court and by adding 4 fairly safe future senate seats, protect against  the Republicans returning the favor later down the line.

It's what Mitch would do!

It's precisely what Mitch would do, and it's precisely what Biden needs to do.