RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg!

[Grinning Dragon]

https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/status/1307412600397987842?
Collins is a no go. With Alaska senator actually known for making her words on her marvick that's 2 down and 2 to go. Depending on if Collins is a flake.
Given the fact she's bucking against Mitch's dear colleague letter the chances are higher than her reputation.

Couldn't read that tweet.

https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/stat ... 42/photo/1
I'm gonna have to disagree on the no-go. It's worded in a way that imo says "I will neither confirm nor deny" type statement.

[Broader Confederate States]

Actually speaking of Graham he appears to be backpedaling on his 2016 statements. This might very well be a done deal aleady.

Hypocrite. I hope he loses.

I'm not exactly on the left at all, but I agree.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Interesting tidbits in this piece from the Times

Judge Barrett, a member of the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, is the likely front-runner for the job as Republicans see advantages in replacing Justice Ginsburg with a woman. A former law professor at Notre Dame, Judge Barrett has a rock-star reputation in conservative circles. Her devout Catholicism prompted tough questioning by Democrats at her confirmation hearing in 2017. Her interview with Mr. Trump in 2018 for a seat on the Supreme Court was said to have not gone well.

The bolded casts Barrett in a lot of doubt to me. Trump is a very personal sort of person. Maybe it's just my own perception of the man but I kinda have doubts he'd nominate someone he personally dislikes.

Thapar and Hardiman seem a lot more likely now imo.

[San Lumen]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archi ... er/616416/

David Frum says McConnell might not have the votes and not nominating a woman to replace Ginsbrug could tank Trump's support with women.

[Washington Resistance Army]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/09/four-reasons-doubt-mitch-mcconnells-power/616416/

David Frum says McConnell might not have the votes and not nominating a woman to replace Ginsbrug could tank Trump's support with women.

Author seems to be working on out of date info, Tillis has expressed support for the move, seemingly irregardless of what it does to his own poll numbers.

[Grinning Dragon]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/09/four-reasons-doubt-mitch-mcconnells-power/616416/

David Frum says McConnell might not have the votes and not nominating a woman to replace Ginsbrug could tank Trump's support with women.

Author seems to be working on out of date info, Tillis has expressed support for the move, seemingly irregardless of what it does to his own poll numbers.

I do wonder if it does come down to a vote to confirm a seat on the USSC, if they let a few repub senators vote no and create a 50-50 tie with pence breaking the tie to confirm so those few could save face and get re-elected?

[Washington Resistance Army]

Author seems to be working on out of date info, Tillis has expressed support for the move, seemingly irregardless of what it does to his own poll numbers.

I do wonder if it does come down to a vote to confirm a seat on the USSC, if they let a few repub senators vote no and create a 50-50 tie with pence breaking the tie to confirm so those few could save face and get re-elected?

I imagine that's why Collins put out a statement so quickly. It really makes me think McConnell already has the votes sealed away and gave her the go ahead to try and help her re-election prospects.

[Chan Island]

Rest in peace RBG, you'll be sorely missed.

And this will be a clusterfuck.

[The Quarrymen]

She was such an icon! It is so sad to lose her, especially during such an uncertain time. Regardless of what happens, I hope people in both parties will be respectful.

[Valrifell]

Couldn't read that tweet.

https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/stat ... 42/photo/1
I'm gonna have to disagree on the no-go. It's worded in a way that imo says "I will neither confirm nor deny" type statement.

"That decision should go to the man elected November 3rd" is a pretty explicit "it's a no from me, Hoss"

[San Lumen]

https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/stat ... 42/photo/1
I'm gonna have to disagree on the no-go. It's worded in a way that imo says "I will neither confirm nor deny" type statement.

"That decision should go to the man elected November 3rd" is a pretty explicit "it's a no from me, Hoss"

Others should take that position but they have no guts.

[Center Land]

I pray for comfort for her family, even though I disagreed with her politics.

[Kexholm and Karelia]

https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/stat ... 42/photo/1
I'm gonna have to disagree on the no-go. It's worded in a way that imo says "I will neither confirm nor deny" type statement.

"That decision should go to the man elected November 3rd" is a pretty explicit "it's a no from me, Hoss"

It shouldn’t, because that man could be Biden and he would pick a far leftist to appease the Sanders block

[Geneviev]

"That decision should go to the man elected November 3rd" is a pretty explicit "it's a no from me, Hoss"

It shouldn’t, because that man could be Biden and he would pick a far leftist to appease the Sanders block

Sanders isn't far left, and if the people elect Biden, the people elect Biden. If Obama couldn't nominate a justice in his last year, neither can Trump.

[San Lumen]

"That decision should go to the man elected November 3rd" is a pretty explicit "it's a no from me, Hoss"

It shouldn’t, because that man could be Biden and he would pick a far leftist to appease the Sanders block

No he wouldnt. McConnell stick to his words and wait till the election but he is a hypocrite

[Kexholm and Karelia]

It shouldn’t, because that man could be Biden and he would pick a far leftist to appease the Sanders block

No he wouldnt. McConnell stick to his words and wait till the election but he is a hypocrite

Why should he stick to his word? If a conservative is put on the court it will secure the court for the right for the next few decades, as a conservative myself I see that as the smart thing to do because Biden could win the election

[San Lumen]

No he wouldnt. McConnell stick to his words and wait till the election but he is a hypocrite

Why should he stick to his word? If a conservative is put on the court it will secure the court for the right for the next few decades, as a conservative myself I see that as the smart thing to do because Biden could win the election

he said he don't confirm justices in election years.

[Geneviev]

No he wouldnt. McConnell stick to his words and wait till the election but he is a hypocrite

Why should he stick to his word? If a conservative is put on the court it will secure the court for the right for the next few decades, as a conservative myself I see that as the smart thing to do because Biden could win the election

Why would you act against what the people want in that case?

[Lower Nubia]

Wat.

If felons are released from prison they should have their rights restored in full and if for some reason they're deemed too dangerous for that then they should just never be released at all and I support the death penalty.

You support the most expensive, least effective, and principally ridiculous notion of the death penalty? Additionally, ex-felons receiving weapons should be a case by case (crime by crime) basis, not a blanket allowance.

[Loben III]

It shouldn’t, because that man could be Biden and he would pick a far leftist to appease the Sanders block

Sanders isn't far left, and if the people elect Biden, the people elect Biden. If Obama couldn't nominate a justice in his last year, neither can Trump.

2 scoops, 3 electors?

[Kexholm and Karelia]

Why should he stick to his word? If a conservative is put on the court it will secure the court for the right for the next few decades, as a conservative myself I see that as the smart thing to do because Biden could win the election

he said he don't confirm justices in election years.

Being a hypocrite is a small price to pay to avoid getting a far leftist on the court

[Tarsonis]

he said he don't confirm justices in election years.

Being a hypocrite is a small price to pay to avoid getting a far leftist on the court

Why? What's wrong with a balanced court?

[Hopal]

I would just like to pay my respects to a powerful woman

Rest in Peace Justice Ginsberg

[Major-Tom]

he said he don't confirm justices in election years.

Being a hypocrite is a small price to pay to avoid getting a far leftist on the court

If you genuinely think that the liberal wing of the Court is far-left, then I am serious in my assessment than you have never read about a single SCOTUS justice in your entire life.

[Celritannia]

he said he don't confirm justices in election years.

Being a hypocrite is a small price to pay to avoid getting a far leftist on the court

It's adorable you think Democrats are far left.