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IzzaNuDay

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24. Short memories among some...

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:31 PM

Nov 2024

Like when justice Scalia died early in 2016 and Pres. Obama was not allowed to appoint a replacement? The GOP will find every reason to block and filibuster a replacement.

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to remain at post as some call for her to step down [View all] Polybius Nov 2024 OP

These anonymous people need to STFU. This is insulting to Justice Sotomayor Deuxcents Nov 2024 #1

Really? VeryProgressive Nov 2024 #9

It's ridiculous. There's not enough time, for one thing. McConnell will never let it happen in the senate Deuxcents Nov 2024 #13

McConnell is not in charge...and yes it could happen. PortTack Nov 2024 #15

Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Please at least get her name correct, unless niyad Nov 2024 #18

That was a very different circumstance. Jk23 Nov 2024 #19

Here we go kacekwl Nov 2024 #2

Exactly. What makes Dems think Biden could have successful appointee ..... joanbarnes Nov 2024 #3

Anyone who thinks we could get a "younger pick" confirmed in the next two months Docreed2003 Nov 2024 #4

Huh? VeryProgressive Nov 2024 #10

No they didn't Docreed2003 Nov 2024 #16

They can VeryProgressive Nov 2024 #11

Why ask the same question twice Docreed2003 Nov 2024 #17

There were 53 republicans at the time and a justice had passed away FBaggins Nov 2024 #21

I agree completely Docreed2003 Nov 2024 #23

Age, pre-existing condition discrimination not a good look for progressives Blue Dotty Nov 2024 #5

Do we even know who these people are? GiqueCee Nov 2024 #7

We Sacrifice No One. We Double Down On Democracy. nt delisen Nov 2024 #6

I think it the RBG syndrome kimbutgar Nov 2024 #8

She absolutely needs to stay DemonGoddess Nov 2024 #12

Do you really think melm00se Nov 2024 #14

The Justice bdamomma Nov 2024 #20

Biden said the same thing FBaggins Nov 2024 #22

Short memories among some... IzzaNuDay Nov 2024 #24

Can't filibuster a Supreme Court nominee Polybius Nov 2024 #25